The interim government has taken initiative to modernize Mongla port for expanding its activities resulting in progressing fast the construction works of two more jetties in the second largest sea port of the country.
The government has also a plan to construct four more new jetties to enhance its container handling capacity and transform the port into a modern, world-class maritime hub.
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) approved a TK 4,068.23 crore project for expansion and modernization of Mongla port facilities on February 2 last.
The Mongla Port Authority (MPA), under the Ministry of Shipping, will implement the project by December 2028. Of the total cost, TK 475.33 crore will come from the government, while the remaining TK 3,592.90 crore will come through a loan from China.
Talking to BSS, Chief Planning Officer Zahirul Haque of MPA said at least 62 percent construction works of two jetties with a cost of TK 800 crore has been completed as ECNEC has already approved plan of two more new jetties on February 2, 2025.বিস্তারিত