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14 containers that were seized had been leaking radioactivity for years.
At the Chittagong port, radioactivity is being found in a series of containers. In the past year, at least five of these canisters have been found. The most recent was last Wednesday, when the Custom House found radioactivity in a container of debris that was arriving from Brazil.
Furthermore, radiation is being dispersed at the port by 14 cargo that have been delayed at different points since 2014. These containers are not being transferred because of bureaucratic issues. This port, which is referred to as the "lungs" of the nation's import-export trade, is consequently growing riskier.
According to port sources, 135 tons of scrap were shipped in five containers from Brazil to Dhaka's Al Aqsa Steel Mills Limited, a business that makes Demra rods. On August 3, the containers were unloaded from a ship called the "MV Mount Cameron" at Chittagong Port's GCB Terminal's Jetty No. 9. On Wednesday, the importer finished the formalities and began emptying the containers.
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A container in the Megaport's equipment sounded a signal that there was radiation as they were leaving through the port's Gate No. 4. Scrap or fragments of old iron were detected within the radioactive container. Three radioactive isotopes were discovered within the container during the primary and secondary tests of the radioactivity detection apparatus. They are iridium 192, radium 226 and thorium 232.
14 containers in the Chittagong port are leaking high amounts of radiation, according to a port traffic department official who spoke on condition of anonymity. Nine of which were ready for export, and five of which were imported. Various re-rolling mill authority are the proprietors of the import containers. Additionally, a variety of antique ship parts are included in the containers transporting export goods. A commotion has erupted over the old containers following the seizure of the container that leaked radiation from Brazil. Additionally, the port has made the decision to send a letter to customs requesting that these containers be removed right away.
According to the preliminary test, the container's radiation level was one microsievert, according to Chittagong Customs Joint Commissioner Muhammad Marufur Rahman. This level is not high. This radiation level entering the iron-based container is incorrect, though. As a result, nothing can be said until professionals have tested. At first, the container was kept in a designated section of the port and the unloading procedure was halted. The issue has now been formally reported to the Atomic Energy Commission. After their knowledgeable staff visits the port and makes a decision, more steps will be taken.
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Such radioactive canisters are being found on a regular basis, according to Shahadat Hossain, director of the Chittagong Atomic Energy Center. At least five or six of these containers have been found to contain radiation in the past year. But for the most part, it was manageable. After opening the containers, the Atomic Energy Commission's expert staff made arrangements for the radioactive items to be disposed of separately. The most recent container where radiation was discovered will be examined, and any necessary action will be taken.
According to port sources, Chittagong port found the first radioactive container in 2014. Customs officials later discovered one additional cargo with greater than usual radioactivity in 2017 and 2018. Since then, such canisters have also been kept apart. The number of containers containing radioactive materials has been steadily rising since 2018. At Chittagong Port's Dangerous Cargo Point, the containers are currently stored apart. The port and customs took the initiative to remove the dangerous containers following the August 4, 2020, explosion at Beirut Port in Lebanon. But it has not been successful yet because of bureaucratic issues.
Customs has been frequently urged to remove all kinds of auctionable containers, including radioactive containers, according to Chittagong Port Secretary Omar Farooq. However, no outcomes are being seen.
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He sidestepped the question of whether radioactive materials are making the port more vulnerable.
According to Professor Faisal Islam Chowdhury, a professor in Chittagong University's Department of Chemistry, these containers need to be stored in a particular manner. If not, the radiation they release has the potential to seriously damage human health. Furthermore, it has the potential to create serious mishaps at any time. Therefore, the proper procedures should be followed and additional actions should be taken as soon as such containers are detected. However, if these dangerous containers are kept in places like ports because of bureaucratic issues, it can pose a serious risk to both the port and the local population.
According to Chittagong Customs Joint Commissioner Mohammad Marufur Rahman, the hazardous cargo destruction process is almost over. The containers have previously been inventoried. As soon as possible, a qualified organization will be tasked with destroying them through auction.
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