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Historical Background of Chittagong Port

Historical Background of Chittagong Port


4th Century BC: Used to be called SHETGANG. Ships from Middle East and China used this Port.
9th century: Omani & Yemeni traders landed in this Port.
16th century: Used to be known as "PORTE GRANDE". Portuguese took great interest to use this port.
1887: Formal Port operation started from 25th April.
1895-1910: Four Jetties were constructed to handle 0.5 million tons of cargo. Port used to be administered jointly by Port Commissioners and Assam-Bengal Railway.
1960: Chittagong Port Trust was formed.
1976: Chittagong Port Authority was formed.

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