Dhaka, April 8 -- State Minister for Shipping Md Razib Ahsan has announced plans to reopen Cox's Bazar's Teknaf Land Port after it was closed for nearly a year due to the civil conflict in Myanmar.

Despite the government's move, doubts linger among businessmen and stakeholders over security, waterways, and the real prospects for cross-border trade.

After visiting the Teknaf Land Port on Monday afternoon, the state minister said: "In light of the demands of the people and after discussions with all concerned parties, a decision has been taken to reactivate the port's operations."

He added that operations will be carried out with tight security coordination among the port authority, Customs, Coast Guard, BGB, and other law-enforcement ag...