Mongla Port is undergoing significant development to transform it into a modern, world-class maritime hub.
Brigadier General (Retd.) Dr. M. Sakhawat Hossain, Advisor to the Ministries of Shipping and Textiles, announced several key projects during a meeting with port officials in Khulna on Tuesday, reports UNB.
The initiatives include dredging the Pashur Channel, upgrading port facilities, and constructing two new jetties. These projects will increase the port's capacity to handle 800,000 TEU containers, 4 million metric tons of cargo, and 30,000 vehicles annually.
Adviser also encouraged neighboring Nepal and Bhutan to utilize the Mongla Port, suggesting it would boost regional trade and economic growth. He emphasized that greater international promotion of the port’s services, including through Bangladesh’s foreign missions, is crucial.
These developments aim to enhance Mongla Port’s efficiency and global competitiveness, strengthening Bangladesh's role in South Asian maritime trade.
Bd-pratidin English/Lutful Hoque
