DHAKA, July 24, 2024 (BSS) - The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of 
Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) today called upon the government to waive the 
port and shipping damage charges for reducing the financial losses of 
importers and exporters.

The apex trade body of the country also urged the government not to impose 
the charges until 15 days after the normalization of clearing operations of 
different ports.

Import-export activities were closed for the past few days due to the quota-
reform movement and the activities are currently running on a limited scale, 
the trade body mentioned. 

Mentionable, import-export and clearing activities were stopped at various 
ports of the country for the past few days due to the violence caused in the 
wake of the quota-reform movement.

At present, the clearing activities of daily necessities are going on a 
limited scale. It is reported that the operation of the port will be normal 
from tonight as the internet service has been restored.