Bangladesh has begun to export coal to Northeast India through Akhaura land port after around six years of suspension.
Due to the heavy demand of coal in Tripura and adjacent areas, Bangladeshi coal traders have been importing coal from Russia and Indonesia on ships through Ashuganj River Port and then exporting those over land route, according to a UNB report.
A total of 700 tons of coal was exported in last several days, said Akhaura Port Customs official Shanti Baran Chakma.
Akhaura Land Port Export-Import Association joint general secretary and coal exporter Rajib Uddin Bhuiyan said, "Usually it takes US$ 80 to import each ton of coal from Russia and Indonesia and those are being exported for around US$ 110 per ton."
Shoeb Trade International, Molla Trade International, and Bayazid Trade International are among the leading exporters, he added.
Coal export to Northeast India begins after six-year of suspension
FE Team | Published: December 04, 2018 13:26:39 | Updated: December 05, 2018 21:02:16
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