Laldiya Terminal Agreement: Government Fails the Test of Transparency
The rushed 30-year Laldiya Container Terminal deal with APM Terminals has raised serious concerns over transparency, accountability, and political oversight, as Bangladesh’s interim government finalizes an unsolicited agreement without public disclosure or broader consultation.
High Court sets December 4 verdict on writ against NCT deal with DP World
The High Court on Tuesday set December 4 for delivering its verdict on a writ petition challenging the government’s move to award the operational contract of the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) to UAE-based DP World under a public–private partnership (PPP) arrangement.
Workers Announce Blockade at Chittagong Port Protesting Lease of Facilities to Foreign Firms
The decision to cancel the lease of various installations of Chittagong Port to foreign entities has led to the announcement of protest programs. On Wednesday (November 26), the Sramik–Karmachari Oikya Parishad (SKOP) has called for a blockade at all entry points of the port.
After Two Terminals, Push Begins to Appoint a Foreign Operator for NCT
Bangladesh has signed two major agreements with APM Terminals and Medlog to build and operate the Laldia and Pangaon terminals despite ongoing protests and criticism. The deals involve long-term PPP investments worth hundreds of millions of dollars and have raised concerns over foreign involvement in Chattogram Port operations.
Interim Government Criticized for Secret Long-Term Deals Amid Neglect of Election Priorities
Instead of focusing on election-related matters, the government is showing interest only in long-term agreements—something that does not fall within its jurisdiction.
Govt Moves to Outsource Three Port Terminals by December, Critics Warn of Strategic Risks
The Chattogram Port’s Laldia and New Mooring Container Terminals (NCT), along with the Pangaon Inland Container Terminal in Keraniganj, Dhaka, will be handed over to foreign operators by December, confirmed Mohammad Yusuf, Secretary of the Ministry of Shipping.
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