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The Mongla Port Authority has honoured Interport Ship Agents Ltd as “Shipping Agent” for the fiscal year 2020-21 for handling the highest numbers of merchant vessels at the port.
Tanjil Ahmed Ruhullah, managing director of Interport Ship Agents Ltd, received the crest of recognition at the Mongla Port Authority's premises in Port Building Yard on Wednesday.
Rear Admiral Mohammad Musa, chairman of the port authority, handed over the award on the 71st foundation anniversary of Mongla Port Authority, simultaneously marking the 50th golden anniversary of the nation's independence.
Mohammad Mesbah Uddin Chowdhury, secretary of the Shipping Ministry, presided over the ceremony as the chief guest.
Mongla Port is the second largest seaport of Bangladesh, and due to a tremendous boost in capacity and services in the recent years, a record 970 merchant vessels anchored at the port this year, which is the highest in 70 years.
During the ceremony, Mohammad Musa, pledged to reach the milestone of handling 3000 merchant vessels per year at Mongla Port by 2025.
