Dhaka, July 27 -- In a landmark move towards digital transformation, Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) has partnered with Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) to launch a fully automated digital payment system, leveraging secure API-based technology.

The new platform was officially launched at a ceremony held at Radisson Blu Chattogram on Saturday, according to a media release.

Speaking as Chief Guest, Brigadier General (Retd.) Dr. M Sakhawat Hussain, Adviser to the Ministry of Shipping, said, "This is a bold step towards a smarter, more efficient future. The new system reflects CPA's unwavering commitment to digital governance and will revolutionise the port's payment infrastructure."

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