Abstract
MONGLA SEAPORT – ITS INCREASING CAPABILITY AND FUTURE PROSPECT
*Muhammad Nasir Uddin, S. K. Imtiaj Hossain and Md. Sohel Rana
ABSTRACT
The objective of this study is to assess the increased capabilities of the Mongla Sea Port in Bangladesh during 2008-2021. It also attempts to identify the prospects associated with the seaport. Data indicate that the port incurred losses for several consecutive years at the beginning of the 21st century. However, the scenario has been changing since 2008. On average, the port handles about 20 percent of the total trading activities of Bangladesh by applying 40 percent of its total capacity. The study findings indicate that Mongla Port is getting an economical hub day by day for taking initiatives like ongoing development projects and much other futuristic planning. Government has the attention on Mongla port to contribute its potentialities in the regional and national economy of the country.
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