Bangladesh, Oct. 21 -- All terminals of Chattogram seaport are getting rail-connected as part of government target of modal shift of freight transportation from road to rail for smooth and cheaper cargo carriage.

Bangladesh Railway (BR) has made the move to establish smooth rail link with all terminals of the prime port--the existing ones and the newer cargo-handling facilities being operated by contracted multinationals.

According to the Logistics Policy 2025, target has been set to shift road freight to rail by 20 per cent from the present 2.0 to 3.0 per cent also with cherished impact on carbon emission, fuel consumption and road congestion by transferring cargo to comparatively energy-efficient rail transport.

Under a Green Rail ...