Interim govt’s reforms come from BNP-31 point

For this reason, the word ‘reform’ became the most discussed term in the post-uprising period. However, although there was no clear outline of reforms before the nation at the beginning, the preliminary outline in front was BNP’s declared 31-point outline for repairing the state. BNP announced this on July 13, 2023, aiming at reforming the Constitution and the state system and achieving economic emancipation.

After assuming office on August 8, 2024, following the July mass uprising, the interim government first formed five reform commissions through a gazette on October 3, namely – the Election System Reform Commission, the Judicial Reform Commission, the Public Administration Reform Commission, the Police Reform Commission, and the Anti-Corruption Commission Reform Commission, and thereafter, through another gazette on October 7, formed the Constitution Reform Commission.

The said commissions, based on discussions with participation from various political parties, eminent members of civil society, and representatives from different classes and professions of the society, submitted reports with recommendations to the interim government on January 31, 2025.

With the aim of moving forward on the path of implementing the overall reform process on the basis of national consensus, on February 12, 2025, a National Consensus Commission was formed led by Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus.

Professor Dr. Ali Riaz, head of the Constitution Reform Commission, was made the Vice-Chairman of the Consensus Commission.

The responsibility of the Consensus Commission was to discuss with political parties and stakeholders for considering and adopting the recommendations of the commissions formed for reforms in the constitution, election system, judiciary, public administration, police and anti-corruption in view of the upcoming election, and to recommend steps in this regard.

Based on mutual discussions between the National Consensus Commission and various political parties and alliances, the ‘July National Charter–2025’ was signed on October 17, 2025.

Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) has analyzed the recommendations of the reform commissions formed by the government, the recommendations of the July National Charter, and the 31 points announced by BNP. The analysis found similarities in several parts of the recommendations of the reform commissions, the National Consensus Commission, and the 31-point outline. The analysis is presented in this report: 

Caretaker Government System:

In BNP’s declared point number 2, it is said that, with the aim of reestablishing democracy and voting rights in Bangladesh and giving a permanent constitutional and institutional shape to a transparent democratic process, a system of a ‘non-party caretaker government during elections’ will be introduced.

The Constitution Reform Commission recommended that after the term of the legislature (Parliament) ends or if the legislature is dissolved, an interim government will be appointed until the next elected government takes oath, and the head of the government will be called the ‘Chief Adviser’. The decision to appoint the Chief Adviser must be finalized 15 days before the end of the legislature’s term or within the next 15 days if the legislature is dissolved. The Chief Adviser will conduct affairs through an advisory council consisting of a maximum of 15 members. The tenure of the interim government will be a maximum of 90 days.

The National Consensus Commission recommended that by amending Article 58 (B) of the Constitution, the appointment of the Chief Adviser of the election-time caretaker government must be finalized 15 days before the expiration of Parliament’s term, and within the next 15 days if Parliament is dissolved for any reason other than the expiration of its term.

Meanwhile, on November 20, the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court delivered a verdict restoring the caretaker government system, which will be implemented from the 14th Parliamentary Election.

In the fourth point of the BNP’s 31 points, it is said that no one will be able to serve as Prime Minister for more than two consecutive terms.

On this issue, the Constitution Reform Commission recommended that a person cannot become Prime Minister more than twice.

The July Charter states that a person can stay in the post of Prime Minister for a maximum of 10 years, regardless of how many terms or times, and for this purpose necessary amendments will be made to the relevant articles of the Constitution.
 

Bicameral Parliament:

In BNP’s fifth point, it is said that, alongside the existing parliamentary system, a ‘bicameral legislature’ will be introduced in Parliament with eminent citizens of the country, renowned academics, professionals, political scientists, sociologists, and persons with administrative experience, with the aim of running the state through the integration of expert knowledge.

The Electoral Reform Commission recommended creating an upper house of Parliament with 100 seats, comprising members of political parties based on the proportion of votes received by parties in parliamentary elections (proportionally) and eminent persons; ensuring at least 30 percent inclusion of women; and giving the post of Deputy Speaker to the opposition.
The July Charter states that 100 members of the upper house will be elected through proportional representation (PR) system based on the votes received in the lower house election.

Election System:

In BNP’s seventh point, it is said that, based on the opinions of political parties and eminent persons, the current ‘Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Appointment Act, 2022’ will be amended with the aim of forming an effective Election Commission comprising independent, competent, impartial, acceptable and firm-minded individuals. Voting will be ensured through ballot papers at all centers, not EVMs. The political party registration law will be reformed. The use of party symbols in local government elections will be abolished.

The Electoral Reform Commission recommended appointing the Chief Election Commissioner and other commissioners with qualified and reputable persons based on political consensus and meaningful participation of civil society, ensuring transparency. (Alternative: All constitutional institutions including the Election Commission may be appointed through forming a permanent National Constitutional Council, for which the Constitution must be amended.)

It also recommended abolishing the provision of using EVMs in elections; holding re-elections if less than 40 percent of voters cast votes in any constituency; stopping uncontested elections; introducing the provision of ‘No vote’ in national elections to ensure acceptable candidates for voters; canceling the election if ‘No vote’ wins and barring candidates of the canceled election from contesting in the re-election.

Regarding local government elections, it said to form a permanent ‘Local Government Commission’ for local government elections, and to hold local government elections before national elections.

The July National Charter states that a new amended proposal has been placed by amending Article 118 (1) of the existing Constitution. Under the amended proposal, there will be a full-fledged Election Commission comprising the Chief Election Commissioner and a number of Election Commissioners as determined by law.

Regarding local government elections, it states that it will be added to the Constitution that elections of local government institutions will be held by decision of the Election Commission.

Meanwhile, through issuing an ordinance by amending the Union Parishad, Upazila Parishad, Municipality and City Corporation laws on August 18, the legal scope for party nominations in local government elections has been abolished for the future.

 

Independence of the Judiciary:

In BNP’s 9th point, it is said that effective independence of the judiciary will be ensured in light of the Constitution of Bangladesh and the verdict in the Masdar Hossain case. A ‘Judicial Commission’ will be formed to reform the existing judicial system. The authority of control and discipline of subordinate courts will be vested in the Supreme Court (language of the Constitution). There will be a separate secretariat for the judiciary under the control of the Supreme Court. The previous ‘Supreme Judicial Council’ system described in the Constitution will be reintroduced regarding impeachment of Supreme Court judges. Necessary constitutional amendments will be brought for this. Judges will be appointed strictly based on knowledge, wisdom, morality, sense of justice and reputation, rising above party considerations. To appoint Supreme Court judges, a ‘Judges Appointment Act’ with specific qualifications and standards will be enacted in accordance with the Article 95 (C) of the Constitution.

To ensure the independence and neutrality of the judiciary, the Judicial Reform Commission made a set of recommendations including controlling the President’s exclusive power of clemency, permanent attorney service, independent investigation agency, permanent benches of the High Court Division in divisional cities, expanding district courts to upazila level, and keeping court premises free from politicization. 

It said that for appointment and discipline of Supreme Court judges – giving priority to the Chief Justice’s decision in determining the number of judges in both divisions of the Supreme Court and appointing the senior-most judge of the Appellate Division as Chief Justice; enacting a law to form a 9 (nine)-member “Supreme Court Judges Appointment Commission” headed by the Chief Justice to appoint judges through as transparent a process as possible; selecting candidates through open applications and recommending them by the commission formed under the enacted law; appointing judges by the President according to the commission’s recommendation; formulating and publishing a code of conduct by the Supreme Judicial Council for Supreme Court judges, former judges and persons in positions not removable except through procedures applicable to Supreme Court judges; and giving the council the power to investigate complaints against judges on its own initiative and to recommend necessary actions without requests received from the President.

On this issue, the July National Charter states that, with the aim of effectively separating the judiciary from the executive, the Supreme Court will have its own secretariat and necessary laws will be enacted for this. To ensure financial independence of the judiciary, funding will be provided from a fund attached to this secretariat. This secretariat will be entrusted with administrative activities of subordinate courts, budget preparation, promotion, transfer and discipline of subordinate court judges. 

And a law will be enacted and implemented to form an independent criminal investigation service.
Already, on December 11, 2025 a separate secretariat was inaugurated at the Supreme Court premises.

Besides, according to various media reports, gazettes have been issued regarding forming a Supreme Court judges appointment commission, setting up an information desk, designating separate spaces in courts for women and children, removing obstacles in appointing another lawyer for the opposing side in cases filed against lawyers, integrating mediation activities with legal aid activities, amending civil and criminal laws, and amending the International Crimes Tribunal Act.

Administrative Reform Commission:

In point number 10 of BNP’s 31 points, it is said that, with the aim of building public administration and police administration inspired by patriotism, an “Administrative Reform Commission” will be formed with qualified, experienced and wise persons to reform and reorganize the administration. Merit, honesty, creativity, efficiency, experience and training will be considered as the sole criteria of eligibility in recruitment, transfer and promotion in civil and military administration.

On this issue, the interim government formed a ‘Public Administration Reform Commission’. As recommendations, it said to divide the boundaries of the old four divisions into provinces, to rearrange the existing 43 ministries and 61 divisions into 25 ministries and 40 divisions, and to abolish police verification in promotions.

The July National Charter states amendment of the Right to Information Act-2009, amendment of the Official Secrets Act-1923, formation of an independent commission to investigate allegations against officials involved in mass killing and vote rigging, and formation of an independent and permanent public administration reform commission.

Media Commission:

In point number 11 of the 31 points of BNP, it is said that, to ensure full independence of the media and overall reform, a ‘Media Commission’ will be formed with former Supreme Court judge, media-related professionals and wise, experienced and acceptable media personalities. Necessary steps will be taken to restore an environment for honest and independent journalism. For this purpose, all black laws that curtail fundamental human rights will be repealed, including bringing necessary amendments to the Anti-Terrorism Act 2009. Justice will be ensured in all incidents of journalist repression and killings, including the sensational Sagar-Runi murder.

A Media Reform Commission was formed by the interim government. It is said in the commission’s recommendations that, a draft ordinance has been submitted with this report to issue an ordinance along with recommending a law for the protection of journalism. 

Along with recommending abolishing the Press Council, it recommended forming an independent National Media Commission and including radio and television in it. To establish objective, independent and strong media, it said to ensure financial security of journalists. It said that the starting salary of journalists should be the ninth grade salary of BCS cadres for a dignified pay structure, and that a separate Dhaka allowance should be added for journalists in Dhaka.

The July National Charter mentions amendment of the Right to Information Act-2009.

White Paper on Corruption and Appointment of Ombudsman:

In point number 12 of the 31 points of BNP, it is said that there will be no compromise in corruption. A white paper will be published by investigating money laundering and corruption that occurred over the last one and a half decades, and legal action will be taken against the responsible persons identified in the white paper. Necessary administrative and legal measures will be taken to bring back money laundered abroad. Along with reforming the Anti-Corruption Commission and Anti-Corruption Act, transparency and accountability of the ACC will be ensured through procedural reforms. An ‘Ombudsman’ will be appointed in accordance with the Constitution.
The ACC Reform Commission made 47 recommendations including recognizing the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) as a constitutional institution instead of a statutory one to strengthen it. It proposed reducing political and bureaucratic dependence, increasing the number of commissioners from three to five (including one woman commissioner), forming its own prosecution unit, and including relevant persons in ACC’s work. The tenure of ACC commissioners will be four years.

Besides, the recommendations prioritized permanently stopping abuse of constitutional and legal powers for personal interest and the legality of whitening black money in law. Several specific recommendations were made regarding appointments in the ACC. It recommended keeping a discipline wing in the ACC, whose responsibility will be to identify and dismiss corrupt officials. The commission also recommended continuing surveillance through counter intelligence to stop corruption within the ACC.

The July Charter states stopping the practice of legitimizing income without lawful sources, enacting laws on conflict of interest to prevent abuse of state and legal power, enacting laws on beneficial ownership to prevent corruption and money laundering, publishing information on assets and income-expenditure of public representatives, and amending the Anti-Corruption Commission Act-2004.

To investigate irregularities and corruption in Bangladesh’s economy during the tenure of Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government, the interim government-formed white paper committee has prepared a 400-page white paper with information it obtained on corruption, irregularities, plunder and various aspects of the economy.

On December 2, 2024 the white paper was unveiled by committee head economist Debapriya Bhattacharya at a programme at the Ministry of Planning. According to the report, about Tk 28 lakh crore or $234 billion have been laundered from the country in one and a half decades, and on average $16 billion have been laundered every year.

The ACC Reform Commission recommended implementing the appointment of Ombudsman as per the Constitution. In the second recommendation under the state initiative and legal reform section, it said to implement the appointment of the Ombudsman. It said: ‘Instead of the National Integrity Strategy under state initiative, an anti-corruption national strategy paper should be formulated to specify the anti-corruption duties and responsibilities of various state and non-state institutions. By enacting a law under Article 77 of the Constitution, the post of Ombudsman should be created and empowered to ensure proper compliance with this strategy paper.’

In his address to the nation on the evening of August 25, 2024, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus mentioned these two issues and said that an ordinance will be enacted to appoint the Ombudsman promised in Article 77 of the Constitution to take action against corruption at the state level.

The July Charter states that by amending the current Article 77 of the Constitution, it will be added to 77 (1) that, “There shall be an Ombudsman in the country under this Constitution.”

Prevention of enforced disappearances, killings and extrajudicial killings:

In point number 13 of BNP, it is said that rule of law will be established at all levels. Human values and human dignity will be restored and enforced disappearances, killings, extrajudicial killings, and inhuman cruel physical and mental torture will be ended. 

Human rights will be ensured. Appointments will be made to the Human Rights Commission based on specific criteria. All persons directly and indirectly involved in all extrajudicial killings, indiscriminate killings in the name of crossfire, enforced disappearances, murders, abductions, rapes, brutal physical torture and cruel and inhuman crimes committed over the last one and a half decades will be brought to justice under the existing law.

The report of the Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances formed by the interim government said that during Sheikh Hasina’s rule, with government backing, some members of law enforcement agencies committed incidents of enforced disappearances, torture and various crimes. In fact, the previous government did all types of activities to suppress opposition views. The mastermind of these crimes was former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. From the second phase report of the commission, it is known that Sheikh Hasina knew about most of the enforced disappearances that committed during the Awami League period. She was also informed of interrogation information involving torture and intimidation of victims held by various intelligence agencies. The attitudes of various officials working in these intelligence agencies, their reluctance to comply with unlawful government decisions – everything was informed to her.

The July National Charter states that it will be added to the Constitution that Bangladesh is a multi-ethnic, multi-religious, multi-lingual and multi-cultural country where coexistence and due dignity of all communities will be ensured. Expansion of citizens’ fundamental rights and ensuring constitutional and legal measures for their protection and implementation will be ensured. Detailed proposals regarding citizens’ fundamental rights will be mentioned in the report of the National Consensus Commission, so that political leaders understand the importance of the issue and future public representatives can change constitutional arrangements and legal provisions. An independent investigation commission will be formed to identify officials involved in genocide and repression during the July mass uprising and accused of vote rigging and corruption, and to take appropriate action against them.

Formation of Economic Reform Commission:

In point number 14 of the 31 points of BNP, it is said that an ‘Economic Reform Commission’ will be formed with expert economists and researchers, experienced bankers, corporate leaders and persons with administrative experience to ensure economic justice. In line with the ideals of the Liberation War – equality, human dignity and social justice – inequality between rich and poor will be reduced through equitable distribution of the benefits of growth.

The reform commissions and task forces formed by the interim government made various recommendations to overcome the crisis in the financial sector. Notable among them are – strict enforcement of single borrower exposure limits for commercial banks, strict assurance in lending considering real risks, taking effective measures to improve the condition of troubled banks unable to comply with Basel-III regulations, strengthening internal control and compliance departments of commercial banks and ensuring effective internal audits, further strengthening the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit, ensuring protection of depositors’ money, and necessary reforms of the Bank Company Acts and other laws related to the financial sector.

Reopening closed industries:

In point number 16 of the 31 points of BNP, it is said that initiatives will be taken to reopen closed industries including jute mills, textile mills and sugar mills.

According to media reports, PRAN-RFL Group is going to reopen two government textile mills that have been closed for the last 27 years, on a public-private partnership basis with the state-owned Bangladesh Textile Mills Corporation (BTMC).

To reopen RR Textile Mill in Sitakunda and Rajshahi Textile, a 30-year agreement was signed between PRAN-RFL Group and BTMC on October 26, 2024. The two mills have been rebranded as Chittagong RR Textile Limited and Barendra Rajshahi Textile Limited respectively.

Industries Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan said that during the time of the fascist government, many mills and factories of the country – especially sugar mills – were closed one after another. The current government has taken initiatives to reopen those mills and already several sugar mills have resumed production, he said. 

He said these while speaking as the chief guest at the inauguration ceremony of the 88th sugarcane crushing of the 2025–26 season at Carew and Company Limited in Darshana, Chuadanga, on December 5 last.

Voting rights of expatriates:

Another part of the point number 16 of BNP states that arrangements will be made to ensure the life, dignity and job security of expatriate workers, harassment-free services at airports and all places in the country, and ensure voting rights.

The Electoral Reform Commission said to introduce an IT-assisted postal voting system for expatriates. To implement the proposed IT-assisted postal voting system, two mobile applications – voter app and verifier app – should be developed with proper functionalities which have already been implemented. According to media reports, so far 458,315 voters have registered through the ‘Postal Vote BD’ app to vote in the 13th Parliamentary Election and referendum.

Repeal of Indemnity Act in Power and Energy Sector:

Point number 17 of BNP’s 31-point outline states that all black laws including the indemnity act in the power, energy and mineral resources sector will be repealed, and ongoing unlimited corruption in purchasing power from anti-public-interest quick rental power plants will be stopped to prevent bleeding of the state economy. Renewable and mixed energy-based power generation will be pursued instead of import dependence, and appropriate measures will be taken to discover and extract neglected gas and mineral resources.

Although this law is known as the ‘Quick Enhancement of Electricity and Energy Supply (Special Provisions) Act, 2010 (Act No. 54 of 2010)’, it became infamous in public as the ‘indemnity law’ of the power and energy sector. Although enacted in 2010 for two years, later its tenure was extended four times for 16 years up to 2026.

After the fall of the fascist government, during the tenure of the current interim government, demands quickly arose to repeal this black law. The government delayed somewhat. Already two public-interest-hindering sections of this law were challenged in the High Court and the court struck them down. Later the government issued an ordinance repealing this law. It said that as Parliament is not functional, the law has been repealed through a presidential ordinance. ‘All contracts executed under this law or any action taken under such contracts shall be deemed to have been taken. The ongoing activities of those contracts will continue.’

 

Keeping the law enforcement agencies and defense forces above controversy:

In point number 19 of the 31 points of BNP, it is said that to protect the country’s sovereignty, the defense forces will be built as organized, time-befitting and inspired by the highest patriotism. While maintaining their own dignity, the defense forces will be kept above all controversies.

A Police Reform Commission has been formed to make the activities of the Bangladesh Police more transparent, accountable and people-friendly. Along with increasing the efficiency of law enforcement agencies, accountability of the police to the people will also be ensured. It has been said to make short, medium and long-term plans to implement each recommendation. In particular, the Police Reform Commission has made recommendations on 13 issues including use of excessive force, detention, arrest, search, interrogation, and human rights.

The July National Charter states that a ‘Police Commission’ will be formed to ensure professionalism and accountability of the police force and to establish police service as people-friendly.

Independence of Local Government Institutions:

Point number 20 of the 31-point of BNP states that, with the aim of extensive decentralization of power, local government institutions will be made more independent, stronger and more empowered. These institutions will be brought under such accountability that they can play an effective role in providing various services including education and health and in development activities. Independent local government free from interference of local administration and any other public representatives will be ensured.
Recommending abolition of the Zila Parishad system, the Public Administration Reform Commission said that there are discussions in various quarters about whether Zila Parishad should remain as a tier of local government. District council chairmen have never been elected by direct vote of citizens. Except for a few, most district councils do not have strong sources of own revenue. 

As a result, most Zila Parishads are not financially self-sufficient. Therefore, Zila Parishads may be abolished. In that case, the assets of district councils may be transferred to the proposed relevant provincial government.

On the other hand, regarding municipalities, it said that considering their importance, they should be made stronger as local governments. Municipality chairmen should be elected by votes of ward members, because once elected, chairmen do not give importance to members.

At the same time, the report recommended strengthening upazila parishads as local governments. However, the Public Administration Reform Commission thinks that the post of vice chairman of upazila parishads may be abolished. Besides, to make upazila parishads more representative, it recommended that one-third of union parishad members may become members of the council on a rotational basis.

The July National Charter states that it will be added to the Constitution that elections of local government institutions will be held by decision of the Election Commission. Financial management of local government institutions, vesting government officials/employees under local government institutions, and collection of own funds of local government institutions will be ensured.


Formulation of Youth Development Policy:

In point number 22 of the 31 points, it is said that a modern and time-befitting youth development policy will be formulated reflecting the vision, thoughts and aspirations of the youth. Educated unemployed persons will be given unemployment allowance for one year or until employment, whichever comes first. Various realistic programmes will be undertaken to eliminate unemployment. Visible steps will be taken to reap the ‘demographic dividend’ by increasing youth skills. Maximum importance will be given to health, education and nutrition and necessary investment will be made in human development. Increasing the age limit for entering government jobs will be considered according to international standards.

To develop unemployed youth as entrepreneurs, the Advisory Council has approved the ‘National Youth Entrepreneurship Development Policy 2025’.

On May 6, 2025 a meeting of the Advisory Council was held at the Chief Adviser’s Office in Tejgaon, chaired by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus.

After the meeting, speaking at a press conference at the capital’s Foreign Service Academy, Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan said, “In the past, there was much hype about entrepreneurship, but no structural work was done. We thought there would be many works of the previous government that we could advance.”

“We did not find anything like that; entrepreneurship meant only sewing machines and making jute products. Worldwide, entrepreneurship has now moved to another level. Therefore, such initiatives have been taken to support entrepreneurs,” he said.

He said, “Every year, 2.2 million youths enter the labor market against 1.2 million jobs in public and private sectors combined. Therefore, the government is thinking of making youths skilled and creative and turning them into successful entrepreneurs.”

Ensuring Women’s Participation in the National Development Process:

Point number 23 of BNP states that specific programmes will be undertaken to empower women to ensure their effective participation in the national development process. Appropriate development plans will be formulated and implemented to improve the quality of life of women and children. In principle, priority will be given to women in nominations to the national parliament. Initiatives will be taken to increase women’s representation in local government systems.

The July National Charter states that women’s representation in the national parliament will be gradually increased to 100 seats, and while retaining the existing 50 reserved seats, necessary amendments will be brought to Article 65 (3) of the Constitution.


Modernization of the Country’s Seaports and River Ports:

Point 28 states that arrangements will be made to increase regional and international trade through modernization, development and efficiency enhancement of the country’s seaports and river ports.

According to a government contract on November 16, 2025 Denmark-based APM Terminals will work at Chattogram’s Laldia Container Terminal, and Switzerland-based Medlog will work at Pangaon Inland Container Terminal.

As per the contract, these companies will be in charge of management for thirty years at Laldia Terminal and twenty-two years at Pangaon.

The interim government of Bangladesh said that contracts have been made with foreign companies while protecting national interest.
Meanwhile, overcoming long delays and various complexities in land acquisition, modern Nagarbari river port in Pabna has finally been inaugurated. Through this, the speed of unloading goods will increase tenfold compared to before. Along with revenue income, employment will also increase.

On November 8, 2025, Shipping and Labour and Employment Adviser Brigadier General (retd) Dr. M Sakhawat Hussain inaugurated it.

Besides, the current government has taken various initiatives for the development, modernization and expansion of Mongla seaport. To transform the port into a modern and world-class maritime communication hub, 9 large mega projects have been undertaken. 

Of these, work on 4 projects is ongoing, 2 new projects have already been approved, and 3 more projects are in the process of approval at ECNEC. Once implemented, these projects will contribute to the multi-dimensional sustainable development of Mongla port and act as a driving force for economic growth.

In the fiscal year 2025–26, two mega projects titled expansion and development of Mongla port and dredging for conservation of the port channel have been approved at a cost of Taka 5,606 crore 41 lakh 72 thousand. Once these two projects are completed, ships will be able to easily navigate through the port channel at 9.5 to 10 meters depth for loading and unloading goods. As a result, it will be possible to import-export 1.50 crore metric tons of goods and handle 400,000 TEUs of containers, reports BSS.