Port of Mongla

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

Also political and economical influence in Khulna region from the government also prevailing the development and demand of the port of Mongla. Padma Bridge megaproject 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).