HC stays fresh surcharge collection by feeder operators
The High Court yesterday stayed for two months the collection of congestion surcharge imposed by Chittagong feeder vessel operators on Chittagong Portbound containers.
A High Court bench passed the interim order following a writ petition filed by Bangladesh Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) challenging the legality of imposition of the surcharge.
The Chittagong feeder vessel operators imposed the congestion surcharges on Chittagong-bound containers on June 5, which would cost the country over Tk 60 crore a month in foreign exchange.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. Dr Kamal Hossain appeared for the BGMEA.