Tarique Rahman Visit to Mongla Port for Review of Operations, Economic Zone Plans
KHULNA, Bangladesh — Prime Minister Tarique Rahman arrived in Dakop upazila of Khulna at around 10:40 am on Thursday, October 22, ahead of a scheduled visit to Mongla Port in Bagerhat, according to the Prime Minister’s Press Wing.
The prime minister is scheduled to travel by road to a launch terminal before continuing by river to Mongla, where he is expected to review port operations, inspect jetty facilities and visit a proposed economic zone under the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA).
According to the official itinerary, Rahman will visit the wardroom of BNS Mongla upon arrival. After a midday break, he is scheduled to attend a meeting with relevant officials at 1:45 pm to discuss port operations, development plans and expansion prospects.
In the afternoon, the prime minister is expected to inspect Mongla Port’s overall operations and jetty facilities. He is also scheduled to visit the proposed economic zone at 3:15 pm.
Rahman is scheduled to depart for Dhaka from Mongla’s helipad at 4 pm and arrive in the capital at around 5 pm, according to the itinerary.
A letter signed by Mohammad Ujjal Hossain, protocol officer-1 at the Prime Minister’s Office, said the prime minister would be accompanied by his personal staff and other relevant officials.
Local administrations in Khulna and Bagerhat, along with law enforcement agencies, have made security and administrative preparations for the visit.
The trip is expected to focus on the port’s capacity, expansion plans and the proposed economic zone. Local residents hope the visit will help advance industrial development, trade and employment opportunities in the region.
