Dhaka, July 30 -- The transportation of containers by train from Chittagong port has declined due to a shortage of engines and railway staff, resulting in container congestion at the port.

Besides, a lack of container trains has led to a reduction in revenue of Bangladesh Railway (BR).

Amid growing container congestion, the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) has called on the BR to urgently increase the number of wagons and locomotives to ensure uninterrupted operations at the Inland Container Depots (ICDs) connected to the port.

In a letter sent to the Chief Operating Superintendent of the BR Eastern Zone on 9 July, the CPA warned of an imminent gridlock if immediate steps are not taken.

With the ICD storage capacity nearing its limit, ...