Benapole port alerted as 125 tonnes of explosives arrived for Maddhapara excavation purpose
Security measures have been tightened at the Benapole land port in Jashore following the arrival of a 125 metric tonne consignment of explosives from India for the Maddhapara Granite Mining Company Ltd (MGMCL) for the extraction purpose, the authorities said today (25 January).
Eight trucks carrying the shipment entered the land port's 31st transhipment yard on Saturday afternoon, they said.
The explosives, imported from Indian Super Shiv Shakti Chemical Private Limited, are intended for excavation work at the Granite Mining Project in Dinajpur.
Keep updated, follow The Business Standard's Google news channel
Officials said the hazardous nature of the materials prompted precautionary measures in and around the busy port area.
"Since the consignment arrived, all relevant agencies, including customs, port security, police, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), and the Fire Service, have been kept on high alert," Benapole Port Director Shamim Hossain said.
Security measures include continuous monitoring and coordinated oversight to prevent any untoward incidents, authorities added.
Locals have expressed concern over the presence of explosives in the densely trafficked port area.
