Dhaka, May 1 -- Observing that the next seven months are crucial for Bangladesh's economy, Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Thursday said the interim government has taken an ambitious plan to expand the capacity of Chittagong Port sixfold.

"The Interim Government, led by Professor Yunus, appears aware of the stakes. It has unveiled an ambitious plan to expand the capacity of Chittagong Port sixfold - to 7.86 million TEUs," he wrote in a statement posted on his verified Facebook account.

Alam said this would not be possible without partnering with top global port operators, reports BSS.

If successful, such partnerships would send a strong signal to international investors and businesses: Bangladesh is open for business, ...