Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- The Mongla Port Authority (MPA) has set a target of earning Tk 6 billion in revenue and handling over 12 million tonnes of cargo in the 2025-26 fiscal year.

During the period, around 900 foreign commercial ships are expected to dock at the port jetties.

MPA Deputy Director (Media) Md Makruzzaman said the port has set a new record by earning Tk 3.43 billion in revenue through handling 10.4 million tonnes of cargo in the 2024-25 fiscal year. It earned a profit of Tk 621 million, which was 203.49 per cent higher than the target of Tk 205 million, reports BSS.

The port is undergoing a major transformation to become a key maritime hub for southwestern Bangladesh, supported by strong import-export performance and expansion ...