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The government has initiated a plan to enlarge the Burimari Land Port, with the goal of improving services for passport holders and increasing trade efficiency. This undertaking includes acquiring 60.89 acres for the development of the port's infrastructure, marking a substantial advancement in its expansion.
This undertaking is a part of the government's plan to enhance trade activities, specifically with neighbouring countries such as India. The expectation is that the improved infrastructure will greatly enhance the port's capacities, fostering heightened trade among Bangladesh, India, and other nearby nations.
The local administration has already begun the land acquisition process for a project named ‘Expansion and Passenger Terminal Development of the Land Port’. Once completed, this project promises to transform the land port into a state-of-the-art facility, according to a UNB report.
The port, currently spanning 11.15 acres, has been operating at full capacity since its inception. Its existing infrastructure includes an academic building, three digital weighbridges, a fire hydrant system, a workers’ shed, storage sheds of various capacities, transhipment areas, and open yards.
According to Abdul Alim, Deputy Commissioner of Burimari Customs, the project’s completion will not only bring socio-economic benefits to the area but also generate employment opportunities, reducing challenges faced by passport holders and traders.
State Minister for Shipping, Khalid Mahmud, projected the establishment of a world-class land port in Lalmonirhat within three years. Additionally, Md Gias, assistant director of Burimari Port, emphasized the modernization’s role in streamlining passenger and port operations, which is expected to enhance revenue generation and combat irregularities and smuggling activities.