Chaos at Chittagong as port workers' strike creates vessel and box backlogs
Congestion at Bangladesh’s Chittagong Port is mounting, following a wave of strikes last week, with ...
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Bangladesh air cargo carriers are likely to see a rush this mango season, as traders want to double exports of the fruit this year.
Last year, Bangladesh exported 1,757 tonnes of mangos, and this year plans to export 4,000 tonnes to earn some $600,000 of foreign currency.
Traders last year received $234,027, by exporting seven mango varieties to 15 countries, including the UK, UAE, Kuwait, Switzerland, Swaziland, India, the Netherlands, Singapore, Nepal and Sweden.
The government provides 20% cash incentives to mango exporters ...
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