Port of Mongla

The Port of Mongla is a Bangladeshi seaport, located at Mongla upazila, Bagerhat district, Khulna division. It is located near the north shore of the Bay of Bengal. It is the second largest and busiest seaport of Bangladesh after the Port of Chittagong. The Mongla port lies close to the shore of the Bay of Bengal, Pashur river and the divisional city of Khulna. It is also connected by rail with Khulna. Additionally, an airport had been planned and authorized near the post area named Khan Jahan Ali Airport; however the construction has stalled in the last few years. Mongla was renowned historically among the major important ports of the Bengal delta. Due to the increasing congestion in Bangladesh's largest port of Chittagong, many international shipping companies have turned to Mongla as an alternative. Also the continuous demand from all over the country and neighboring countries has made it busier and economically attractive.

Also political and economical influence in Khulna region from the government has also added to the development and demand of the port of Mongla. Padma Bridge mega-project is a big example of such influence in Khulna region. Mongla is also a gateway for tourist ships traveling to the largest mangrove forest of world, the Sunderbans. It is also marked as a resource of UNESCO World Heritage Site. The port also hosts the Mongla Export Processing Zone (Mongla EPZ).