Bhutan’s first-ever transit cargo through Bangladesh is being released today (Monday, 24 November). The shipment arrived two months ago at the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) of Chattogram Port from Thailand, and after completing customs procedures and transit fee payments, the container is scheduled to depart for Bhutan this afternoon, according to C&F agent N M Trading.
The consignment consists of nearly 6,000 tons of goods, including dried fruits, chocolates, juices, and shampoos. The items were imported from Thailand by Bhutanese firm ABIT Trading.
After being released from Chattogram Port, the shipment will travel by road through the Burimari land port and enter India via the Changrabandha land port in West Bengal. From there, it will move onward through Siliguri before reaching Bhutan.
Under the existing transit agreement, Bhutan is required to pay various charges for the use of Chattogram Port and Bangladesh’s road network. For this consignment of 6,000 tons, the total payable transit fees will amount to approximately Tk 10,000.
As Bhutan has no seaport of its own, the country relies on neighboring states for its import and export activities. Nearly 75 percent of Bhutan’s external trade is conducted with India, while the remaining 25 percent involves other countries.
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