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(8 articles)Bangladesh Eyes Rail Freight Boom: 3% to 20% Market Share Target
Bangladesh Railway is pursuing an ambitious freight transformation under Logistics Policy 2025, aiming to increase rail's share of commercial cargo from roughly 3 percent to 20 percent. The strategy c
Bangladesh Plans Integrated Rail Network for Chattogram Port by 2027
Bangladesh has launched a World Bank-financed initiative to develop an integrated railway network connecting all terminals at Chattogram Port, the country's primary seaport handling 90% of import-expo
Dhaka River Terminal Expansion to Ease Chittagong Bottleneck
Chittagong Port Authority is pursuing a significant infrastructure expansion at Pangaon, seeking private investment to develop a second inland container terminal on 22 acres near Dhaka. This initiativ
Bangladesh Inland Cargo Sector Pursues Digital Modernization
Bangladesh's inland bulk cargo sector faces significant structural challenges that are hindering operational efficiency and competitiveness. The sector is now actively pursuing a comprehensive digital
Waterway Decline Forces Supply Chain Rethink Beyond Dredging
Bangladesh faces a critical waterway capacity challenge that extends far beyond seasonal dredging maintenance. The decline in inland water transport capacity, driven by siltation, climate factors, and
Chattogram Port Dwell Times Rising Despite Customs Tech Upgrades
Chattogram Port, Bangladesh's primary container gateway, is experiencing rising container dwell times despite ongoing customs digitization initiatives. This contradiction highlights a critical disconn
Heavy Rain & Rough Seas Disrupt Chittagong Port Operations
Chittagong Port, one of South Asia's critical maritime gateways, is experiencing operational disruptions due to heavy rainfall and rough sea conditions. This weather event is limiting the port's abili
Logistics Industry Faces Human Capital Investment Crisis
The logistics industry faces a structural challenge: inadequate investment in human capital relative to operational budgets. The Daily Star's reporting highlights a critical disconnect between the res