Import and export operations, along with customs procedures, have regained momentum at the country’s seaports and land ports following disruptions caused by recent unrest related to the quota movement and subsequent internet outages.
With the restoration of broadband internet services and improvements in law and order, activities at Chattogram Port, Mongla Port, and Benapole Land Port are returning to normal. This resurgence is marked by a noticeable increase in the volume of goods being loaded and unloaded.
In recent days, numerous covered vans, trucks, and trailers have been observed entering Chattogram Port, transporting goods to various locations across the country. Similar activity has been reported at Mongla Port and Benapole Land Port, a major entry point for goods.
Chattogram Custom House Commissioner Mohammad Faizur Rahman noted that operations at the major seaport are now running at full capacity, with even higher workloads in some instances. He mentioned that customs officials worked through the weekend to address delays caused by the internet outage, and port operations are now more efficient than before.
Benapole Land Port Director Rezaul Karim confirmed that operations at the land port have also returned to normal, with processes now fully automated.
Customs operations had been nearly halted following the internet shutdown on the night of July 18. During the outage, customs procedures at Benapole Port were carried out manually on a limited scale to handle perishable items. Now, the delivery of containers at Chattogram Port is gradually increasing, and numerous goods-laden trucks are entering Bangladesh through Benapole Port.