Businesses with shipments moving through Bangladesh may experience temporary inland transport delays following student demonstrations in Dhaka and other parts of the country.
The protests are being led by Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinees over recent examination-related issues, including calls for the resignation of the Education Minister. Demonstrations have taken place at several key locations across the capital, including Science Laboratory, Uttara and areas surrounding the National Parliament, resulting in significant traffic congestion and temporary road closures.
Potential impact on freight movements
While airport operations are currently continuing as normal, road transport to and from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport may be affected by congestion and traffic restrictions.
Potential impacts include:
- Delays to cargo collections and final deliveries within Dhaka and the airport area.
- Longer trucking transit times to and from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
- Potential delays to the movement of customs-cleared cargo because of road congestion.
- Short-notice operational changes depending on the security situation and any additional road closures.
Based on information from our local partners, cargo operations at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport and international flight schedules are currently continuing as normal. However, road access to and from the airport may experience intermittent delays if demonstrations continue or expand.
As the situation remains dynamic, operational conditions could change at short notice.
Beckchoice is monitoring the situation
Our operations team is monitoring developments closely and remains in regular contact with our local partners, transport providers and airlines to minimise any disruption wherever possible.
If your shipment is affected, we will provide updates as soon as possible and work proactively to identify the best available solution.
For further information about shipments moving through Bangladesh, please contact the Beckchoice team.
Further reading
- The Daily Star – *HSC examinees take to streets nationwide, demand education minister’s resignation*
- The Business Standard – *HSC examinees protest: Students briefly gather outside parliament again after police baton charge*
- Prothom Alo (English) – *Police disperse students with baton charge in front of Parliament building*
Please note: This update is based on information available at the time of writing, including updates from our local partners. Operational conditions may change at short notice as the situation develops. Beckchoice will continue to monitor events and provide further updates where significant developments affect international freight movements.