Photo: BSSKhulna, Jan 2, 2026 (BSS) - Mongla Port, the country's second-largest seaport, handled a record 17,387 TEUs of containers by 28 container vessels during the first six months of the current fiscal year (FY 2025-26). Md Makruzzaman, Deputy Secretary of the Mongla Port Authority (MPA), said that from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, the port handled 10,324,611 tonnes of imported cargo and 87,800 tonnes of exported cargo. Makruzzaman added that Mongla Port recorded a significant increase in vessel arrivals as a result of several initiatives taken by the port authority to attract ships. In the 2024-25 fiscal year, the Mongla Port Authority earned a record Taka 343.33 crore in revenue by handling 10.41 million tonnes of cargo. In line with government instructions, the port authority has been holding regular meetings with shipping agents, C&F agents, stevedores and other stakeholders to ensure smooth port operations.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 02, 2026 11:33 UTC