Three land ports with India closed, operations of one land port suspended with approval from the Advisory Council

The Advisory Council has approved the closure of three land ports with India and the suspension of operations at one land port. This decision was taken at the 40th meeting of the Advisory Council held on Thursday (28 August) at the Chief Advisor’s office in Tejgaon, according to the Cabinet Division. The meeting was presided over by Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus.

The three land ports under the Ministry of Shipping that have been ordered closed are:

• Chilahati Land Port in Domar Upazila, Nilphamari
  
  

• Daulatganj Land Port in Chuadanga
  
  

• Tegamukh Land Port in Rangamati
  
  

In addition, the Advisory Council also approved the decision to suspend operational activities at Balla Land Port in Chunarughat Upazila, Habiganj District, Sylhet Division.

This decision by the Advisory Council aims to review the functioning of the respective ports and take steps to ensure security and operational standards.