BD Prefix and Three-Character Location Code
A Bangladesh UN/LOCODE normally begins with BD. For example, BDCGP combines the country prefix BD with the location identifier CGP.
Seaports in Bangladesh: Port Codes, Throughput & Regional Guide (2026)
Bangladesh has 12 ports and terminals indexed in this database, supporting the country’s export-led economy through the Bay of Bengal and inland river-connected freight networks.
Explore Bangladesh port codes, major gateways, trade lanes and practical routing information for international ocean freight.
Bangladesh Port Overview
Bangladesh’s seaborne trade is concentrated on the Chattogram–Dhaka corridor, while Mongla and smaller river and inland facilities provide additional regional and cargo-specific capacity. Indexed coverage and national port statistics are separate measures.
12
Bangladesh ports & terminals indexed in our database
Ecer Freight database · Oct 2026
3.41m TEU
Chattogram container throughput, 2025; YoY: approximately +4.3%
Chittagong Port Authority · 2025
130m+ tonnes
Chattogram cargo handled, 2025; YoY: reported in port statistics
Chittagong Port Authority · 2025
19
Chattogram general and container berths; 2025 reference, YoY: not separately reported
Chittagong Port Authority · 2025
How many seaports does Bangladesh have?
Bangladesh has 12 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight in its October 2026 database snapshot.
What is the busiest port in Bangladesh?
Chittagong, represented in the database by BDCGP and BDCTG, is Bangladesh’s principal container and general-cargo gateway and handles the largest share of the country’s ocean trade.
Which regions handle most Bangladesh freight?
The Chittagong coastal gateway and the Dhaka inland logistics cluster handle most Bangladesh freight, with Mongla providing a second seaborne gateway in the southwest.
Top Ports and Terminals in Bangladesh
The table combines the most active Bangladesh records in the Ecer Freight index with publicly available throughput information. World ranking is shown only where a comparable public league-table position is available.
Bangladesh port activity reference, 2025
| World rank | Port | UN-LOCODE | 2025 throughput (M TEU) | YoY change | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Chittagong | BDCGP | 3.41 | +4.3% | Chattogram coastal gateway |
| — | Chittagong | BDCTG | — | — | Chattogram coastal gateway |
| — | Dhaka | BDDAC | — | — | Central inland logistics cluster |
| — | Mongla | BDMON | — | — | Southwest coastal gateway |
| — | Pangaon | BDPGN | — | — | Dhaka inland river terminal |
| — | Chalna | BDCHL | — | — | Southwest river and coastal system |
Bangladesh Port Regions and Cargo Roles
Bangladesh port geography is shaped by the Chattogram seaboard, the Dhaka inland distribution market and the southwestern river-port system. Port roles can vary by vessel access, draft, cargo type and seasonal navigation conditions.
Chattogram Coastal Gateway
The Chittagong records form the country’s leading ocean-facing container and general-cargo gateway.
Ports serving the Chattogram freight cluster
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chittagong | BDCGP | Chittagong / — | Containerised export and import cargo |
| Chittagong | BDCTG | Chittagong / — | Port and terminal cargo operations |
Dhaka Inland Logistics Cluster
Dhaka is the principal industrial, consumption and distribution market, linked to seaports by road, rail, inland waterways and container depots.
Ports and inland terminals serving Dhaka
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhaka | BDDAC | Dhaka / — | Inland freight distribution and cargo handling |
| Pangaon | BDPGN | Dhaka / — | Inland container terminal and river-connected cargo |
| Icd Kamalapur | BDKAM | Dhaka / — | Inland container depot and rail-linked logistics |
Southwest River and Coastal System
Mongla, Chalna and Khulna-area facilities support southwestern Bangladesh and provide access to river-connected industrial and agricultural hinterlands.
Ports serving the southwest cluster
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mongla | BDMON | Mongla / — | Seaborne bulk, project and general cargo |
| Chalna | BDCHL | Chalna / — | River and coastal cargo operations |
| Khulna | BDKHL | Khulna / — | Regional inland and river freight |
| Barisal | BDBZL | Barisal / — | Regional river-borne cargo |
| Payra Port | BDPAY | Payra Port / — | Developing coastal and project-cargo gateway |
Chalna Anchorage and Khulna Area
Anchorage and regional records in the Khulna Division support vessel access and cargo flows that may be subject to draft, tide and river-navigation conditions.
Additional southwest port records
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalna Anchorage | BDCNA | Chalna Anchorage / — | Anchorage and vessel-service location |
| Khulna | BDKHU | Khulna Division / — | Regional river and inland cargo |
Bangladesh UN/LOCODE Port Codes
Bangladesh port codes use the country prefix BD followed by a three-character location identifier. The database may contain both city-level and terminal or operational records for the same wider port area.
City-Level and Terminal-Level Records
A city-level record such as BDDAC can coexist with a more specific inland or terminal record such as BDPGN. The correct record depends on the bill of lading, booking and physical cargo location.
How to Verify a Bangladesh Port Code
Cross-check the location against the UNECE UN/LOCODE resource and compare it with the current Ecer Freight port code directory before submitting shipping documents.
Shipping from Bangladesh: Main Trade Lanes
Bangladesh is a major apparel and manufacturing export origin, with ocean services generally routed through Chittagong and, for selected cargo, Mongla. Transit times vary by carrier, transshipment hub, season and port conditions.
Bangladesh to North Europe
A principal garment and consumer-goods export lane serving European distribution centres.
Bangladesh to Mediterranean
A regular export route for apparel, textiles, leather goods and manufactured products, often involving transshipment.
Bangladesh to North America
A major long-haul lane for ready-made garments and general merchandise to the United States and Canada.
Bangladesh to Intra-Asia Markets
Regional services connect Bangladesh with Asian sourcing, transshipment and consumption markets for containers, machinery and raw materials.
Data Sources and Methodology
This guide separates Ecer Freight’s indexed port coverage from official port throughput and national maritime statistics. Values are presented for the latest complete reporting year available at the October 2026 snapshot.
- Ecer Freight Ports Database — first-party database snapshot for October 2026, containing 12 Bangladesh port and terminal records.
- Chittagong Port Authority — port throughput, container handling and berth information; 2025 figures where published.
- Bangladesh Ministry of Shipping — national maritime administration and port-sector reference information.
- UNECE UN/LOCODE — international location-code structure and location identification reference.
- Government of Bangladesh national portal — official government information used for institutional and country-level context.
Bangladesh Port FAQ
How many seaports does Bangladesh have?
Bangladesh has 12 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight in the October 2026 database snapshot.
What is the largest or busiest port in Bangladesh?
Chittagong is generally Bangladesh’s largest and busiest ocean gateway. Ecer Freight records it under BDCGP and BDCTG, with the two records reflecting the indexed location and terminal coverage.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Chittagong?
The Ecer Freight Bangladesh sample includes BDCGP and BDCTG for Chittagong. Shippers should verify the code required by the carrier, terminal and shipping documents.
Which Bangladesh port serves Dhaka cargo?
Dhaka is the main inland logistics market and is represented by BDDAC. Pangaon, coded BDPGN, is also an important Dhaka-area inland container record.
Is Mongla an important Bangladesh shipping gateway?
Yes. Mongla, coded BDMON, is a significant southwestern coastal gateway for selected container, bulk, project and general-cargo flows, subject to service availability and navigational conditions.
How current is the Bangladesh port data?
The Ecer Freight indexed-port count is based on an October 2026 snapshot. Throughput and official operating statistics use the latest complete reporting year available, principally 2025, and are subject to later authority revisions.
How can a shipper request a Bangladesh sea-freight quote?
Provide the origin or destination port, cargo type, container size, weight, commodity, Incoterms and preferred sailing window when requesting FCL or LCL pricing. Rates and schedules remain subject to carrier confirmation.
Editorial note: Bangladesh port codes and indexed coverage are maintained from the Ecer Freight ports database, while throughput and port-operation references are checked against publicly available port-authority and government information. Port records and commercial schedules are reviewed quarterly; carrier capacity, transit times and terminal conditions may change between updates.
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