Dhaka, Nov 17, 2025 (AFP) - Bangladesh signs 30-year Maersk lease for main port

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2025-11-17

Bangladesh signed on Monday a 30-year lease with global shipping giant Maersk to run a new container terminal at its largest port, a major deal inked despite dockers' concerns. "It will be our economic gateway. It will open doors to the future" and help boost economic growth, interim leader Muhammad Yunus said in a statement. Bangladesh, the world's second-largest garment exporter, relies heavily on Chattogram port -- formerly known as Chittagong......

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