Chattogram Port Authority Chairman Rear Admiral Mohammad Musa stated that the Matarbari deep sea port will be operational by 2029. “In today’s competitive global market, we must expand our port’s capacity,” he said. He noted that trade agreements with various countries are opening new opportunities. The port is expected to handle 5 million TEUs annually in five years. Construction agreements have been signed for terminal and bay-terminal facilities at Matarbari. In the first nine months of the 2024–25 fiscal year, the port generated revenue of Tk 3,745.23 crore—10.56% higher than the same period last year, with an 8.77% surplus. He also stated that efforts to improve service quality are ongoing.