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Dhaka airport cargo backlog persists nearly a year after fire

Nearly a year after the fire incident, Dhaka airport continues to face significant challenges in clearing cargo backlogs.

TBS Bangladesh ยท 20 September 2026, 7:35 AM

According to the Dhaka Customs House, the airport typically handled a backlog of over 100 tonnes of cargo daily prior to the fire. Currently, that figure has surged to approximately 400 to 500 tonnes per day.