First Cargo Voyage to Bangladesh from Dibrugarh

On October 5, 2026, the first international cargo voyage to Bangladesh was flagged off from the Bogibeel terminal in Dibrugarh, Assam, reviving Dibrugarh's post-independence river-trade route.

Key Highlights

Flag-off from Bogibeel: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal flagged off the voyage from the Bogibeel terminal.
1,080-Tonne Methanol Consignment: The initial cargo contains 1,080 tonnes of methanol produced by Assam Petro-Chemicals Limited (APCL), Namrup. It is being transported to Bangladesh via two cargo vessels.
Brahmaputra to International Market: The vessels will travel through National Waterway-2 (NW-2) on the Brahmaputra River and the Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route (IBPR) to reach Pangaon Port in Dhaka.
Dibrugarh's River-Trade Heritage: Prior to independence, the Brahmaputra was a vital route linking Upper Assam to global markets, with Dibrugarh serving as a major river port. This voyage restores that historic connectivity.
Boosting Northeast Connectivity: This initiative marks a crucial step toward connecting the Northeast to international markets through Bangladesh while promoting inland water transport as a cost-effective and eco-friendly freight medium.