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WEBSITE=SERVICE.UNECE.ORG, 22 April 2020, | pushpin_map = Bangladesh| opened = 1950| operated = Mongla Port Authority| owner = Government of Bangladesh| type = Artificial / Natural| sizewater = | sizeland = | size = | berths = 11| wharfs = | piers = | employees = | leadershiptitle = | leader = | arrivals = | cargotonnage = | containervolume = 100,000 TEUs (2019-20)mpa.gov.bd/}}}}{{Transport in Bangladesh}}The Port of Mongla is a link seaport, located at Mongla Upazila, Khulna Division, Bangladesh. It is a sea port of Khulna city, which is located to the north. It is the second largest and second busiest seaport of Bangladesh. The Mongla port lies close to the shore of Bay of Bengal and Pashur river. Mongla is renowned among the major important ports of the Bengal delta. Due to the increasing congestion in Bangladesh’s largest port in Chittagong, many international shipping companies have turned to Mongla as an alternative. Also the continuous demand from all over the country and neighbouring countries has made it busier and economically attractive.WEB,www.joc.com/port-news/asian-ports/bangladesh-port-expands-shippers-seek-chittagong-alternative_20170607.html, Bangladesh port expands as shippers avoid Chittagong, Joc.com, 2012-06-05, 2017-07-24, Also some political and economical influence in Khulna region from the government also prevailing the development and demand of the port of Mongla. Padma Bridge megaproject is a big example of such influence in Khulna region. Mongla is also a gateway for tourist ships traveling to the largest mangrove forest of world, the Sunderbans. It is also marked as a resource of UNESCO World Heritage Site. The port also hosts the Mongla Export Processing Zone (Mongla EPZ).Bangladesh gives India permanent access to Chattogram, Mongla portsNEWS, Chaudhury, Dipanjan Roy, 2023-04-30, Bangladesh gives India permanent access to Chattogram, Mongla ports, The Economic Times,economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/shipping-/-transport/bangladesh-gives-india-permanent-access-to-chittagong-port-to-enhance-connectivity/articleshow/99893691.cms, 2023-05-04, 0013-0389,

History

File:Crane WHich Used to Carry container at mongla sea port.jpg|thumb|Straddle carrierStraddle carrierThe port was founded in 1950 to serve the southwestern region of East Bengal. It was originally known as Chalna Port.WEB,en.banglapedia.org/index.php?title=Mongla_Port, Mongla Port, Banglapedia, 2017-07-24,

Geography

It was formerly located at Chalna, about {{convert|18|km|mi}} upstream on the Pasur River but it is now located 48 km south of Khulna city, as established on 11 December 1954. The Port is surrounded and protected by the Sundarban mangrove forest.Mongla Port Authority - Other Information {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120328123745www.mpa.gov.bd/port-information/other-information.html |date=28 March 2012 }} The port is situated at the confluence of the Pasur River and the Mongla River. It lies about {{convert|100|km|abbr=on}} north of the Bay of Bengal..

Port infrastructure

The port has 11 jetties and 8 warehouses. It uses 12 swinging moorings in deeper sections in the river. The port is connected by the Bangladesh Railway to the Khulna Metropolitan Area.

Ship services

In 2015–16, 636 ships used Mongla port.NEWS,en.prothom-alo.com/economy/news/132991/Mongla-port-capacity-expanding, Mongla port capacity expanding, Prothom Alo, dead,en.prothom-alo.com/economy/news/132991/Mongla-port-capacity-expanding," title="web.archive.org/web/20170814222615en.prothom-alo.com/economy/news/132991/Mongla-port-capacity-expanding,">web.archive.org/web/20170814222615en.prothom-alo.com/economy/news/132991/Mongla-port-capacity-expanding, 2017-08-14, 2017-07-24, Mongla is connected to most major ports in the world, particularly Asian ports. Hundreds of ships use the port each year, most of which come via Singapore, Hong Kong and Colombo. Mongla is also connected to most inland ports in Bangladesh, including the Port of Dhaka and the Port of Narayanganj.

Trade

File:Rupsha Bridge 15.jpg|thumb|Rupsha Bridge connects KhulnaKhulnaThe port is open for 24 hours and up to 225 metre long ships can enter into the port for discharging cargo. A constraint free large channel is available for anchorage and loading/unloading facilities on both sides for 33 ships at a time.

Future expansion

The government of Bangladesh has launched dredging and jetty construction projects to expand the capacity of Mongla port.WEB,www.dredgingtoday.com/2010/07/04/bangladesh-plan-for-mongla-port-development-project-unveiled/, Bangladesh: Plan for Mongla Port Development Project Unveiled, Dredging Today, 2010-07-04, 2017-07-24,

See also

• Countries dependent on the Bay of Bengal

References

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