BSS, Khulna :
The Mongla Port, country’s second largest seaport, will be brought under automation system with a view to modernize its activities.
Talking to BSS the port officials said, tenders were invited in last June for implementation of this project at a cost of Tk 4 crore.
On August 20, a total of eight firms dropped tenders as it was the last scheduled date for tender dropping.
Chief engineer of Mongla Port Authority (MPA) Lt. Col. Abu Hyat Mohammad Masud said the matter relating to bring Mongla Port management under automation system is also a crying need of the hour.
Exporters and importers who use Mongla Port have been demanding automation system for last three decades, he said adding that with implementation of this project it would be easier for port users to get all business related necessary information through website and internet services.
Besides, the automation system will largely contribute to expediting loading and unloading of exportable and imported goods, he added.
Chairman of Mongla Port Authority Commodore H. R. Bhuiyan said automation system will strengthen economic foundation of Mongla Port.
Md. Sultan Hossain Khan, president of Mongla Port C & F Agents Association said port users would get rid of any kind of harassment after implementation of automation system project.
President of Greater Khulna Development Action Coordination Committee (GKDACC) Sheikh Ashrafuzzaman said more industries including private jute mills, shrimp factories, cement factories would be built while investment and employment would be enhanced in the country’s south-western part after modernizing Mongla Port.
