Dhaka, Nov. 23 -- The recent agreement between the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) and Danish operator APM Terminals for developing and managing the Laldia Container Terminal (LCT), is a strategically significant move for Bangladesh, says experts.
Speakers at a programme held in Dhaka on Saturday lauded the move during a discussion, moderated by Fahim Mashroor of Voice for Reform; participants highlighted the potential economic benefits of the project - including improved port efficiency, increased cargo-handling capacity, and stronger global connectivity.
At the same time, several speakers expressed reservations about the revenue-sharing structure and the risk of siltation affecting high-draft vessels. Shams Mahmud, president of the Bang...