Payra Port remains plagued by a persistent navigability crisis, even after receiving investments totaling Tk16,000 crore. To address these ongoing challenges, the government is once again prioritizing dredging operations. A new project, valued at Tk4,662 crore, has been proposed to facilitate channel maintenance and the acquisition of two hopper dredgers.
Economy
Payra Port faces persistent navigability crisis despite Tk16,000cr investment
Despite a total investment of Tk16,000 crore, Payra Port continues to struggle with navigability issues. The government has proposed a new Tk4,662 crore project for channel maintenance and the procurement of two hopper dredgers.
Source: TBS Bangladesh