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Published : 20 Feb 2026, 11:21 PM
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has expressed hope that operations at Chattogram Port will regain momentum soon through a series of measures.
He spoke on Friday afternoon after a meeting at his Mehedibagh residence in the city with representatives from Chattogram Port, Customs, transport workers, port users, along with other stakeholders.
He said they had examined in detail where problems are occurring, why they are happening, and how those issues are driving up costs.
Higher costs at the Port are feeding into industrial production expenses, pushing up consumer prices, he added.
“We have been able to resolve many of the issues. Some others will take a few more days, as they involve inter-ministerial matters where decisions are required,” Khosru said. “Once these are addressed, Chattogram Port operations will pick up significantly.
“Goods currently stuck will be cleared faster. Faster clearance will reduce the additional costs being added to consignments.”
He added that efforts were under way to speed up deliveries, particularly of goods imported ahead of Ramadan.
“Delivery has been very slow. We are trying to ensure quicker release. If deliveries remain low, prices will stay high,” he said.
The minister said rising commodity prices in the market had several causes, with port-related disruptions being a key factor.
“We will resolve this, God willing. Some solutions have already been made today,” he said.
Turning to the stock market, he said public confidence had eroded and needed to be rebuilt.
“It must be run with complete transparency. There will be no compromise on transparency.”
He said plans are in place for major changes in the coming days, adding that once implemented, the reforms will bring a significant transformation to the stock market.
Beyond investors alone, he said broader business, trade, and industrial investment across the country will expand. That, in turn, will generate employment, raise exports, boost production, help stabilise prices.
