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UNB, Chittagong

Communications Adviser Maj Gen (retd) MA Matin Thursday said dynamism that has been prevailing at the Chitttagong Port and Customs House following implementation of the reform programmes after January 11 changeover would have to be maintained.

"None of the officials concerned will be spared for anything contrary," he said addressing a review meeting with the top officials of Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) and Chittagong Customs House at the Port Auditorium.

The Adviser hoped the under construction New Mooring Container Terminal would start functioning fully by next July. Construction work of the container terminal is scheduled to be complete by December in 2008.

During the meeting, CPA chairman Commodore M Faruque and Customs Commissioner Lutfar Rahman listed the progresses made by their respective organisations.

The Customs Commissioner informed the Adviser that Tk 193 crore more tax has been collected than the target in the last four months. In reply, Maj Gen (retd) Matin advised the officials to continue the trend of tax collection and work with caution so that businesspersons and importers are not harassed.

He also suggested them to complete the auction process at the Port after every 15 days instead of two months to avoid congestion at the port.

Earlier, the Communications Adviser went round the New Mooring Container Terminal and visited the construction site of the Third Karnaphuli Bridge.