Chittagong Port Bangladesh’s primary maritime hub has achieved record growth in revenue and cargo handling despite global economic headwinds.
According to the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) the port earned Tk 60.77 billion in revenue during the first 11 months of fiscal year 2025-26 (July–May) a 22% jump from the same period last year. This strong performance generated a gross surplus of Tk 42.87 billion leaving a net surplus of Tk 22.28 billion after taxes and statutory payments.
Port officials credit this success to strict cost controls improved operational efficiency and upgraded infrastructure. Notably the CPA successfully kept expenditure growth below 8% over the past two years.
Operational metrics also hit historic highs in 2025. Cargo handling surged to 138.15 million tonnes, an increase of over 14 million tonnes from 2024. Container throughput grew by 4.07% to a record 3.41 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) while vessel arrivals climbed 10.5% to total 4,273 ships.
This upward trend continues a five-year streak of steady financial growth. The port’s annual gross surplus has nearly doubled since 2021 climbing from Tk 16.33 billion to Tk 31.43 billion in 2025 securing its vital role as the engine of Bangladesh’s external trade.
