Prime Minister Tariq Rahman declared that the timely completion of the Mongla Port modernization project will reshape the socio-economic landscape of the southwestern region and open new financial horizons across Bangladesh. Speaking at Jetty No. 9 of Mongla Port on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM during the foundation-laying ceremony, the Prime Minister detailed how upgrading maritime handling infrastructure is directly tied to national economic security.
Highlighting the government's strategic vision, Prime Minister Tariq Rahman reaffirmed the target to transform Bangladesh into a $1 trillion economy by 2034. Achieving this target requires prioritizing investment, industrial growth, export diversification (spanning RMG, pharmaceuticals, electronics, agro-processing, and IT), and robust energy security. PM Rahman urged international partners, development agencies, and non-resident Bangladeshis (NRBs) to invest in Bangladesh, assuring them of policy consistency, ease of service, and reliable infrastructure.
Read nextCPC Minister Liu Haixing Concludes Three-Day Bangladesh Visit and Departs DhakaThe Prime Minister emphasized that port success is measured by reduced shipping costs, faster turnaround times, job creation, and environmental protection. He urged port authorities to adhere to international safety and environmental standards—focusing on eco-friendly silt management, oil spill controls, vessel waste processing, and renewable energy integration. Furthermore, he highlighted the need to link Mongla Port, Mongla EPZ, and the Chinese Special Economic Zone with a four-lane integrated highway stretching from Panchagarh to Mongla, alongside prioritizing the operationalization of Khanjahan Ali Airport.
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