Bangladesh, June 27 -- Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on June 25 stressed the need to establish a separate cargo village outside Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) to address the persistent cargo congestion that has disrupted trade and logistics activities.

Speaking at a meeting at the Ministry of Commerce on the airport's cargo handling crisis and possible solutions, the minister said an airport should serve as a transit point for goods rather than a storage facility.

He noted that prolonged cargo stays at the airport have created severe congestion, affecting trade and logistics. To address the issue, he underscored the importance of establishing a modern and secure cargo village outside the airport.

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