Dhaka: The government today gave final approval to the National Logistics Policy 2025 aimed at modernizing Bangladesh’s transport and trade infrastructure, improving export competitiveness, and ensuring environmentally sustainable logistics growth. The Council of Advisers gave the approval at its 47th meeting held at the Chief Adviser’s Office here with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus in the chair.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam addressed a briefing at the Foreign Service Academy after the advisory council meeting. He emphasized that the new policy will increase investment in both the private and public sectors and attract more foreign direct investment (FDI), enhancing the competitiveness of Bangladesh’s export sector compared to rival countries. He noted that the implementation of this policy is expected to significantly reduce export delays, which currently can take up to 11 days at the Chattogram Port.
The approved policy comprises 11 chapters, prioritizing railways and waterways over road transport by 2050, aiming to utilize the country’s approximately 3,000 kilometers of navigable waterways effectively. The policy also encourages investments through the Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) model.
Furthermore, the policy outlines a strategic roadmap to create a digital logistics ecosystem that integrates customs, shipping, and transport data in real time. This will enable exporters to track shipments from Bangladesh easily, akin to global logistics systems.
In response to a question, Shafiqul Alam highlighted that Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has stressed advancing infrastructural development without harming rivers. The logistics policy aligns with this instruction and incorporates the principles of the government’s multimodal transport policy, focusing on efficient coordination among rail, road, and river systems.
Chief Adviser’s Senior Assistant Press Secretary Foyez Ahammad and Assistant Press Secretary Shuchismita Tithi were present at the briefing.