Govt shuts three land ports, suspends operations of another one

The interim government announced on Thursday the complete closure of three land ports and suspension of operational activities of another along the Bangladesh-India border in an effort to save taxpayers' money and ease burden on government's expenditure, reports UNB.
The approval came in principle at the meeting of the Council of Advisers held with Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus in the chair at his office.
Three land ports-Chilahati Land Port in Nilphamari, Daulatganj Land Port in Chuadanga and Tegamukh Land Port in Rangamati-are being shut down as per the decision while suspending operations at Balla Land Port in Habiganj.
Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam briefed reporters at the Foreign Service Academy after the meeting.
"You know the politicians from the border areas sometimes brought approval of such land ports under political consideration but as such there has been no trade as such. It creates an extra burden of cost for the government," Press Secretary Alam said.