Question

First ever containership from Kolkata Port to Agartala was sent through which one of the following Ports of Bangladesh in July 2020 ?

  1. Benapole
  2. Maloti
  3. Payra
  4. Chattogram

Answer:

Option D: Chattogram

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Chattogram”.

Union Minister of State for Shipping (I/C) Shri Mansukh Mandaviya today flagged off the first trial container ship from Kolkata to Agartala through Chattogram Port of Bangladesh, in a virtual ceremony.

This has been done under the Agreement on use of Chattogram and Mongla Ports for movement of India’s transit cargo through Bangladesh.