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    ISAS Briefs

    Quick analytical responses to occurrences in South Asia

    271 : Chittagong Port – Prospects for Revival

    Ishraq Ahmed, Research Associate at the ISAS

    26 March 2013

    The Chittagong port, as the largest port in Bangladesh, is the lifeline of the country's economy. Considering the growth prospects of Bangladesh, the port is expected to handle increasing volumes of traded goods. While Chittagong port has undergone noticeable improvements in handling containers and optimising the use of facilities, further investment and development need to be undertaken for it to become a national hub and an economic gateway to southeast Asia.