Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- Shipping Adviser Brigadier General (retd) Dr M Sakhawat Hossain has said thegovernment is considering the establishment of a land port at Ghumdhum in Teknaf, with a focus on neighboring Myanmar's Rakhine State.
Speaking to reporters after inspecting the car and customs auction shed at Chattogram Port on Thursday, the shipping adviser said that despite the evolving situation in Myanmar, maintaining connectivity with the Rakhine State remains a priority for Bangladesh.
"The government is planning to set up a land port at Ghumdhum in Teknaf, considering Rakhine's strategic importance. Additionally, we are assessing whether Teknaf Land Port can be converted into a naval port," he said.
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