Bangladesh, June 29 -- Importers and traders at Bhomra Land Port in Satkhira are facing mounting difficulties due to a series of operational and infrastructural challenges that continue to hamper the clearance and transportation of imported goods Business leaders and stakeholders say inadequate infrastructure, slow customs procedures, labor shortages, and rising operational costs have significantly disrupted activities at one of the country's important land ports, forcing many importers to shift to alternative ports.

The port has been struggling with the absence of adequate warehouses, delays in customs assessment and document verification, a shortage of truck parking facilities, excessive traffic congestion, slow loading and unloading ...