Dhaka, Nov. 24 -- In general, 80% of global trade by volume is carried by sea and handled by ports worldwide. According to the research of UNCTAD - global seaborne trade would be augmented by 4.3% every year from 2018. We can ensure our participation in global seaborne trade by linking coastal states. Bangladesh can do it easily through the Chittagong, Mongla and Paira ports. These three ports can be used as a transit. It will amplify our national income amazingly.

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