📖 About Chittagong

Chittagong is Bangladesh's second-largest city and its business capital. Home to the Port of Chittagong, the busiest port in the Bay of Bengal, the city is the nation's export hub.

The port handles over 70% of Bangladesh's export-import trade and has been used by India, Nepal, and Bhutan for transshipment. In 2024, it processed a record 3.276 million TEUs.

Contributing approximately 12% of Bangladesh's GDP, Chittagong is the economic powerhouse driving the country's remarkable growth as one of the world's fastest-growing economies.

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💼 Economy & Culture

The economy is largely based on textiles and garment manufacturing. Chittagong is the main gateway for Bangladesh's fast-growing apparel and textiles trade, one of the largest globally.

The port ranks 67th among world's top 100 container ports and supports over 150,000 jobs. AD Ports Group signed an MoU in 2024 to develop a multi-purpose terminal.

Chittagong's diverse culture reflects Bengali traditions, with influences from Arab traders, Portuguese colonizers, and British rule throughout its maritime history.

📜 History

Chittagong has been a major port for centuries, appearing in Arab trade records as early as the 9th century. The Portuguese established a trading post here in the 16th century.

The city came under Mughal rule in 1666 and later British control in 1760. It served as a crucial supply point during World War II.

After Bangladesh's independence in 1971, Chittagong developed into the nation's premier port and industrial center, driving economic growth and international trade.