Bangladesh hands UAE's DP World 15-year Chittagong port terminal concession

· Politics · Bangladesh · United Arab Emirates

Bangladesh has awarded Dubai-based DP World a 15-year concession to operate a terminal at Chittagong port, ending years of delay. The deal gives the UAE logistics giant a key foothold in South Asia's fast-growing trade gateway and is expected to boost container handling capacity at Bangladesh's main port. Chittagong handles the bulk of the country's exports, including ready-made garments. The agreement follows years of negotiations and delays in finalizing port modernization plans.

Why it matters：The deal expands Gulf logistics influence in South Asia and could ease port bottlenecks that have constrained Bangladesh's export-driven economy.

Key points

  • The concession runs for 15 years at Chittagong port.
  • DP World is based in Dubai and is a major global terminal operator.
  • Chittagong handles most of Bangladesh's exports, notably garments.

Sources (original reporting)

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