The Port of Chittagong is a significant transportations hub for the country, located about 12 miles inland from the Karnaphuli River entrance. It is Bangladesh’s principal seaport.
- TEU: 3,097,000 (2020-2021)
- The primary port of the Bay of Bengal-dependent countries
- World’s 58th busiest container port
- Port handles 90% of the country’s export and import trade
- One of the ancient ports in the world
- Took 100 million tons of cargo annually
Port of Mongla is Bangladesh’s 2nd busiest seaport. It is situated in Bagerhat District in the southwest part of the country.
- TEU: 100,000 (2019-2020)
- Main ports of the Bengal Delta
- Gateway for traveling tourist ships into two world heritage sites in the area
- Organized the country’s export processing zone
- Well-protected port handles most kinds of cargoes
The Port of Payra is the third seaport situated at Kalpara in Pataukhali in Southern Bangladesh. This port is going through an expansion and is estimated to be completed this year.
- TEU: N/A
- Mainly an administrative way for export and import
- Prime Minister Sheik Hasina opened the port on 2013
- Draft depth – 16 meters
- Ports annual revenue – $32 million (2019)
Port of Dhaka is a leading river port in Dhaka, Bangladesh’s capital and largest city, located on the Buriganga River.
- TEU: N/A
- The busiest port in Bangladesh in terms of passenger traffic
- Container terminal opened to handle maritime ships
- Port managed 22 million passengers and 53 million tons of cargo on 2013-2014
Port of Pangaon is an interior port and Bangladesh’s first river port of its kind. It is situated in an industrial neighborhood.
- TEU: 116,000
- Functions as a cargo port in the capital of Bangladesh and largest city of Dhaka
- Port has 55,000 sq. container yards.
- Possess 180 meters in length, 26 meters wide jetty which can berth two ships with 70-75m
- Accessible cargo equipment
Port of Barisal is Bangladesh’s busiest and second-largest port in terms of passenger traffic. This port is situated on the Kirtankhola riverside in the Barisal city
- TEU: N/A
- 4Th largest port of terms of profits
- Significant capital of transportation system in Bangladesh
- Operates inter-district routes
- Shipment point between Mongla and Chittagong marine ports
The Port of Narayanganj is one of the most important ports in the Bengal delta’s geographical area. This port is situated on the Shitalakshya River and is the pinpoint to different industries.
- TEU: N/A
- Busiest and oldest river port in Bangladesh
- Converted into the capital of trade in timber, salt, textiles, etc.
- Port possesses several storages with 62,000 square meters.
The Port of Ashuganj is a spectacular river port on Bangladesh’s eastern coast. It is one of the most important ports in the Bengal delta’s geographical area.
- TEU: N/A
- Port works as a provincial transshipment center in eastern South Asia
- Handles numerous shipyards, and storage
- Operates as a terminal to large fertilizers and chemical plants and a small power plant
- Port of call for cargo shipments bound for Tripura
Aricha Ghat is also an important river port in Bangladesh. It is located in Manikganj District.
- TEU: N/A
- BIWTA-managed port used to connect Bangladesh’s South-West and Northern areas.
- Ports abandoned bazaar, previously one of Bangladesh’s busiest terminals.