{
  "id": 19029149,
  "title": "China-built Mongla Port expansion project breaks ground in Bangladesh",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/china-built-mongla-port-expansion-project-breaks-ground-in-bangladesh",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-08T22:00:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hellenic Shipping News",
    "slug": "hellenic-shipping-news",
    "url": "https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/china-built-mongla-port-expansion-project-breaks-ground-in-bangladesh/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A groundbreaking ceremony took place on Thursday at the Mongla Port in southwestern Bangladesh, marking the launch of a project to expand and modernize the facilities. The project, undertaken by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation, a subsidiary of China Railway Construction Corporation, will bolster the port's service capacity, lower logistics costs, spur investment and employment, and foster economic growth in the southwestern region of Bangladesh. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman emphasized the strong friendship between Bangladesh and China, built on mutual respect and shared development, and highlighted the countries' cooperation in infrastructure, trade, and other areas. Dai Hegen, chairman of CRCC, expressed their commitment to green construction practices and close collaboration with local partners, aiming to transform Mongla Port into a modern maritime hub linking the Bay of Bengal and the broader South Asian region. Song Yang, economic and commercial counselor at the Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh, described the project as a significant achievement in practical cooperation between the two nations. Upon completion, the expansion will enhance the port's digitalization, modernization, and specialized operations, boost its service capacity and operational efficiency, and strengthen bilateral cooperation in infrastructure development, trade, and investment. The project involves constructing two 20,000-deadweight-ton container berths, supporting container yards, auxiliary facilities, and 49 sets of port-handling equipment. With an annual capacity of around 350,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), the project is scheduled for completion in 42 months.",
  "summary": "A groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion and modernization project of Mongla Port facilities, undertaken by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation, a subsidiary of China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC), was held Thursday at the port in southwestern Bangladesh. Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman said at the ceremony that the project would further enhance the port’s…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}