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JS-BODY-SHIPPING
JS body for improving Karnaphuli
DHAKA, Aug 27, 2019 (BSS) – The parliamentary standing committee on
Shipping Ministry today recommended measures for maintaining the navigability
of the River Karnaphuli by removing accumulated polythene on the river bed.
The committee made the recommendation to Chattogram Port Authority (CPA) at
its 7th meeting held at Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Bhaban with committee chairman
Major (retd) Rafiqul Islam in the chair said a press release. The committee
discussed the report of sustainable skill development of Chattogram Port
which was placed by CPA.
The committee also discussed the progress of different ongoing projects at
Mongla Port and its current problems.
Committee members Shajahan Khan, Ranjit Kumar Roy, Mahfuzur Rahman, Dr
Shamil Uddin Ahmed Shimul, M Aslam Hossen Sawdagar and SM Shahjada, among
others, took part in the meeting, added the release. Shipping Secretary Md
Abdus Samad and Chattogram and Mongla port officials were also present.
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