Bangladesh’s port and shipping facilities will be scrutinised by a team of US Coast Guard next week after devastating fire and blasts at a Chittagong depot which killed 48 people and injured hundreds.
They will examine whether the facilities properly follow the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, which focuses on maritime security including the minimum security arrangements for ships, ports and government agencies.
The four members’ team will visit the Chittagong port on 21...