Mongla Port Marks Platinum Jubilee Celebration
Mongla Port, the country's second seaport, today celebrated its platinum jubilee and 75th founding anniversary with colourful programmes and festive enthusiasm. A rally was brought out from the port headquarters to the jetty gate, joined by officials and employees. Rear Admiral Shaheen Rahman, Chairman of MPA, inaugurated the celebrations by releasing balloons and doves. The main ceremony was later held at the jetty area.
Thirteen officers and employees received special awards for outstanding service, while eight others were honoured for performing high-risk duties. Twenty-nine port-using institutions were also recognised for excellence in various operational categories. In addition, 56 officers and employees who went on PRL over the past year were accorded a farewell. Established on 1 December 1950 as Chalna Port, it was renamed Mongla Port Authority under the Port of Chalna Authority Act, 1987.
In FY 2024-25, the port handled 10.41 million tonnes of cargo against the target of 8.88 million tonnes, and 21,456 TEUs of containers against a target of 20,000 TEUs. Revenue stood at Tk 343.30 crore, surpassing the target, while net profit reached Tk 62.10 crore against the target of Tk 20.46 crore.
Officials said modern equipment now enables handling over 24 containers per hour, and regular dredging ensures simultaneous operation of five ships at five jetties. In the first five months of the current fiscal year, the port received 356 ships, handled 13,854 TEUs, imported 4,139 vehicles and managed 4.4 million tonnes of goods.
