# Mongla Port expansion project in Bangladesh > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mongla-port-expansion-project-in-bangladesh > Updated: 2026-11-09T09:42:48.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Prime Minister Tareq Rahman is scheduled to launch a major modernization and expansion project at Mongla Port, Bangladesh’s second-largest seaport. The project involves an investment of approximately 4,068 crore BDT to increase capacity through the construction of two modern container jetties, a large container yard, and the acquisition of advanced cargo handling equipment. Construction officially commenced following a groundbreaking ceremony on November 5. The expansion includes the addition of berths 10 and 11, a freight station, and an integrated command and control center. The China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation is responsible for engineering, procurement, and construction, with a projected design throughput of approximately 350,000 TEUs per year. The project is being jointly financed by Bangladesh and China, supported by a US$335.78 million concessional loan from the Export-Import Bank of China. A key component of the development is a contract to establish a direct rail link between the Kamalapur ICD in Dhaka and Mongla Port, intended to reduce transportation costs and time. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-09: Mongla Port expansion construction begins in Bangladesh Construction has begun on the Mongla Port expansion in Bangladesh, a project funded by a US$335.78 million loan from China to increase container handling capacity. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mongla-port-expansion-construction-begins-in-bangladesh ### 2026-11-04: Bangladesh Prime Minister to launch Mongla Port expansion project Bangladesh Prime Minister Tareq Rahman will lay the foundation stone for a 4,068 crore BDT expansion project at Mongla Port to enhance container handling and rail connectivity. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bangladesh-prime-minister-to-launch-mongla-port-expansion-project --- Cite as: Mongla Port expansion project in Bangladesh. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/mongla-port-expansion-project-in-bangladesh