Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- Chattogram Customs House has successfully completed the largest auction in its history, selling around 2,800 tonnes of unclaimed and auctionable goods through an electronic auction process, officials said.

The auction was conducted as part of a broader initiative to ease the persistent container congestion at Chattogram Port, mitigate associated security risks, ensure physical and financial safety, prevent wastage of state assets and enhance the overall operational efficiency of the country's principal seaport.

Under this initiative, Chattogram Customs House has been regularly auctioning off unclaimed and auctionable consignments stored at its auction sheds.

As part of the ongoing drive, a long-stored consignment comp...