139th Anniversary Celebrated at Chittagong Port

Chittagong Port, the country’s primary maritime gateway, celebrated its 139th "Port Day" with various programs on Sunday.

The festivities began at 12:01 AM on April 25, when all vessels stationed at the port sounded their whistles simultaneously for one minute. To mark the occasion, Port Chairman Rear Admiral SM Moniruzzaman hoisted the national flag at the port building, while Commodore Ahmed Amin Abdullah, Member (Harbor and Marine), hoisted the port’s official flag.

Special prayers were held at all port mosques and temples, seeking peace for the souls of deceased employees and continued prosperity for the nation. The Port Hospital also provided special meals to its internal patients.

As part of the public outreach, a documentary on port operations was screened for local school and college students, as well as the general public, at the newly constructed One-Stop Building.

During the cake-cutting ceremony, Rear Admiral SM Moniruzzaman highlighted the port's role as the "lifeline of the economy." He noted that several major development projects are currently underway, which are expected to boost economic growth and create significant employment opportunities upon completion.

Senior officials, including Member (Finance) Md. Mahbub Alam Talukder, Member (Engineering) Commodore Md. Mazharul Islam Jewel, and Member (Administration and Planning) Md. Samimuzzaman, were also in attendance.