Desk Report: Chittagong on path to world-class port, capacity to increase 4 times The country’s main seaport, Chittagong Port, is on the path to achieving new commercial goals. Where daily ship movements, container handling and crane operations will maintain the country’s economic momentum. Currently handling 3.3 million TEU (20-foot equivalent units) containers per year, the port aims to increase its capacity by almost four times to 10.7 million TEU by 2040. This huge initiative is not just an expansion of the port; it is also a preparation for Bangladesh to…
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Smoking banned for young people in Maldives
Desk Report: Smoking banned for young people in Maldives The Maldives has banned smoking for all young people born on or after January 1, 2007. The ban is the only country in South Asia to ban tobacco across generations. The ban came into effect on Saturday (November 1). The new law will make it illegal for those under the age limit to buy and sell tobacco. Anyone caught selling tobacco products to a minor will now face a fine of 50,000 rufiyaa. Additionally, a fine of 5,000 rufiyaa will be…
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