Bangladesh government cancelled Chittagong container contract

The Bangladesh government has cancelled the controversial container handling contract at Chittagong Port with Ishaque Brothers, Asia Pulse reported.

The order of the Shipping Ministry reached Chittagong Port earlier in the week and the Port authority cancelled the contract, officials said.

Shipping Adviser M A Matin is facing criminal charge for awarding the contract to Ishaque Brothers.

Ishaque Brothers declined to comment immediately on the government action of cancellation of the contract.

Source: http://www.cargonewsasia.com