Mongla Port, the country’s second largest gateway in overseas trade, saw a 28.55% growth in net profits as well as a rise in export and import in the fiscal year 2023-2024.
In a press release yesterday, Chairman of Mongla Port Authority (MPA) Rear Admiral Shaheen Rahman said, “A total of 846 foreign commercial ships arrived through the port in FY24. Imports of reconditioned cars were 15,340 units. During this time, cargo handling also increased. Net profit at the port increased by 28.55% as all indicators remained positive.”
Noting the achievements of the Mongla Port, the press release said, in revenue earnings for FY23, the port collected Tk302 crore.