Expedite disposals of auctionable containers, vehicles

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Undertakings on Monday s urged for speeding up disposal of unclaimed containers and vehicles occupying Chattogram port for a long time.
The committee at its fifth meeting – presided by its chairman and Chief Whip of parliament Nurul Islam Moni – stressed stronger coordination between customs and port officials to resolve such complications and improve operational transparency.
The call comes amid concerns over the port’s security and management as cargo-laden containers are going missing from its yards. 
Sources say financial management practices, operational activities and audit reports of the Chattogram, Mongla and Payra ports were scrutinised at the meeting. 
The committee also underscored the need to improve port efficiency, prevent fund misuse and settle long-pending audit objections, they said.
Besides, it called for necessary measures to ensure accountability on part of the authorities concerned.

Furthermore, the meeting discussed plans for recovering matured 
fixed deposits held by the Chattogram Port Authority (CPA) through different banks.
During a review of dredging activities, project implementation and related audit objections at the Mongla and Payra ports, the committee emphasised achieving the intended project outcomes and ensuring proper use of public funds, they added.
The committee recommended measures for determining responsibility and taking action in accordance with relevant guidelines if irregularities or financial losses are detected in project implementation.
Additionally, it stressed for proper planning in project execution alongside effective steps to settle long-standing audit objections involving port authorities.

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