Matarbari deep sea port to start in 2026

The operation of Matarbari deep sea port will start in 2026, said State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury on Sunday, reports UNB.

The Matarbari deep sea port is visible now and the construction work of the jetty and container yard will start in July next, he said while talking to reporters after visiting the Matarbari port development activities.

Once the sea port starts operation, large feeder vessels will be anchored at the port which will save time and money, he said adding, the Matarbari sea port will be turned into a commercial hub.

The state minister the government took the Matarbari Port Development Project involving Tk 177.77 billion and the tenure of the project was set till December 31, 2026.

Currently, the authorities have completed the drawing design of the project.