Chattogram, July 25 -- Chattogram Port has decided to increase its tariff by an average of 30 percent for import and export activities.

Shipping Adviser M Sakhawat Hossain made the announcement on Friday while talking to the media following a visit to the port in the morning.

"This is the first tariff adjustment since 1986. The decision was made in consultation with relevant ministries and stakeholders," the adviser said, adding that while the move is expected to boost revenue, it may also raise costs for businesses involved in import and export.

The government aims to enhance the capacity of Chattogram Port and elevate its status on the global stage, Sakhawat said.

To achieve this, he said, foreign operators may be engaged in managin...