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.
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.
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.
Foreign Companies Granted Control of Laldia and Pangaon Ports Under Secret Contract Terms
Nearly 60 percent of the future container-handling capacity of Chattogram Port has been handed over to foreign operators. Under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework, two long-term agreements for operating two major terminals were signed yesterday, Monday, at the InterContinental Hotel in Dhaka—while keeping the terms of the agreements “confidential.”
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