The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Dinajpur

Panama Port Link Limited, the private operator of the Hilli Landport in the district, has realised an additional revenue of over Taka 34 lakh in its 51-day operation ending on December 31 last. Hilli Land Port has been given on lease for 25 years with effect from November 11, 2007. According to the agreement, Panama Ltd will get 51 percent of the revenue while 49 percent will be deposited to the Bangladesh Land Port Authorities.

It is expected that an additional Taka two crore revenue could be earned annually from the Hilli land port if ban on import on 21 items is withdrawn.