Port of Khulna
Port of Khulna is a river port located on the west bank of Bhairab River. It is one of the major river port in Bangladesh. It mainly used for the transportation goods from Port of Mongla through river in Khulna.[1][2]
| Port of Khulna খুলনা নদীবন্দর | |
|---|---|
 Signboard of Port of Khulna | |
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| Location | |
| Country |  Bangladesh |
| Location | Khulna |
| Coordinates | 22°49′32″N 89°33′26″E / 22.82552°N 89.55720°E |
| UN/LOCODE | BDKHL[3] |
| Details | |
| Opened | 17th century |
| Owned by | Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority |
| Type of harbour | River port |
History
[edit]The port of Khulna was developed as a full river port in 1960s but it origin back in 17th century. The port cover 143 acres of land on Khalishpur beside BNS Titumir. [4]
References
[edit]- ^ "খুলনা নদীবন্দর যেন সারের গুদাম". 2022-03-25. Archived from the original on 2022-03-25. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ "নৌযানশূন্য নদীবন্দর". 2021-12-13. Archived from the original on 2021-12-13. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ "UNLOCODE (BD) - BANGLADESH". service.unece.org. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
- ^ ভাঙনের কবলে খুলনা নদীবন্দর. www.bangladesherkhabor.net (in Bengali). Retrieved 2024-11-20.