S. M. Moniruzzaman (admiral)

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Saleh Mohammad Moniruzzaman
Native name
সালেহ মোহাম্মদ মনিরুজ্জামান
Born
Kushtia District, Bangladesh
AllegianceFlag of Bangladesh.svg  Bangladesh
BranchNaval Ensign of Bangladesh.svg  Bangladesh Navy
Service years1990 – present
Rank 12.BNF-VADM.svg Rear Admiral
BN Rear Admiral Star Plate.svg
Commands
AwardsExtraordiary Service Medal.png Oshamanno Sheba Padak (OSP)

Rear Admiral Saleh Mohammad Moniruzzaman is a Bangladesh Navy officer who has served as chairman of the Chittagong Port Authority since August 2024. [1] He previously commanded the Bangladesh Naval Fleet and held management positions at state-owned maritime enterprises.

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Early life and education

Moniruzzaman was born in Kushtia District, Bangladesh. He completed his higher secondary education at Cumilla Cadet College in 1987, graduating with distinction. [2] He joined the Bangladesh Navy as an officer cadet in 1988 and was commissioned in the executive branch in 1990. [1] Moniruzzaman attended several military educational institutions during his career, including the German Naval Academy (Marineschule Mürwik), Pakistan Navy Communication School, Turkish Armed Forces War College (Harp Akademileri), and the US Naval Command College. He received a master's degree from the Turkish war college and a diploma from the US Naval Command College. [2] He also attended the Defense Services Command and Staff College and National Defense College in Bangladesh. [2]

Moniruzzaman served at various Bangladesh Navy positions throughout his career, completing twelve years of sea service. [3] He commanded several naval vessels, including BNS Bangabandhu, the navy's flagship. [2] From 2017 to 2018, he served as Chief Staff Officer to the Commander of Chattogram Naval Area. He subsequently commanded Flotilla West until January 2020. [3] At Naval Headquarters, he held positions including Director of Personnel Services, Director of Blue Economy (Ad Hoc), and Director of Naval Training. [2] Moniruzzaman was promoted to rear admiral in January 2023 and appointed Commander of the Bangladesh Naval Fleet (COMBAN). [1] He received the Outstanding Service Medal (OSP) for his service. [3]

Corporate leadership

Dockyard and Engineering Works

In January 2020, Moniruzzaman was appointed Managing Director of Dockyard and Engineering Works Limited in Narayanganj, a state-owned shipbuilding and repair facility. [1]

Bangladesh Shipping Corporation

In 2022, he became Managing Director of the Bangladesh Shipping Corporation, the national shipping line. [1] During fiscal year 2021-22, BSC reported a profit of 226 crore taka. [4]

Chittagong Port Authority

Appointment

On 7 August 2024, Moniruzzaman was appointed chairman of the Chittagong Port Authority, replacing Rear Admiral M. Sohail. [5] He took charge on 12 August 2024. [1]

Operational performance

During calendar year 2024, Chittagong Port handled 3.276 million TEUs, a 7.42% increase from 3.05 million TEUs in 2023. [6] Total cargo handling grew by 3.11% to 123.9 million tonnes. [7] The port handled 3,971 vessels in 2024. [6] In fiscal year 2024-25, the port handled 3.296 million TEUs, a 4% increase from the previous year. [8] Port revenue in FY 2024-25 reached Tk 52.28 billion, and the port contributed Tk 17.65 billion to the national exchequer. [9] According to port data, vessel waiting times decreased from 4.1 days in June 2024 to an average of 2.24 days by August 2025. [10]

Infrastructure projects

Laldia Container Terminal

On 17 November 2025, CPA signed a 30-year concession agreement with APM Terminals and local partner QNS Container Services Ltd for development of the Laldia Container Terminal. [11] The project, valued at over $550 million, represents one of Bangladesh's largest public-private partnership investments. [11] Under the Design-Finance-Build-Operate model, APM Terminals will design, finance, construct and operate the terminal, which is expected to begin phased operations between 2027 and 2029. [12] The terminal will add more than 800,000 TEUs of annual capacity and accommodate vessels up to 6,000 TEU, compared to the current 2,800 TEU limit at existing terminals. [12] The project includes electrified cargo handling equipment, solar power installations, and shore power systems. [11]

Bay Terminal

The Bay Terminal Marine Infrastructure Development Project received $650 million in financing from the World Bank in June 2024 for construction of a climate-resilient breakwater and dredging works. [13] The project has an estimated total cost of approximately $3 billion, with remaining funding expected from private operators under a public-private partnership. [14] The terminal is designed for an annual capacity of 6 million TEUs and expected to begin operations by 2030. [13] DP World and PSA International have been identified as planned operators. [15]

Pangaon Inland Container Terminal

On 17 November 2025, CPA signed a 22-year concession agreement with MEDLOG, the logistics arm of MSC Group, to operate the Pangaon Inland Container Terminal near Dhaka. [16] The facility, built in 2013, had accumulated operating losses of approximately Tk 1.65 billion over twelve years. [16] MEDLOG plans to expand capacity from 116,000 TEUs to 160,000 TEUs annually. [16]

Pakistan-Bangladesh shipping route

A direct shipping service between Pakistan and Bangladesh launched on 30 October 2024 through a partnership between DP World and Pakistan's National Logistics Cell. [17] The service reduced transit time from over 25 days to 11 days by eliminating transshipment requirements. [18]

References

Footnotes

      Citations

      1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Rear Admiral SM Moniruzzaman takes charge as chairman of Chittagong Port Authority". The Business Standard. 12 August 2024.
      2. 1 2 3 4 5 "New chairman of Ctg port takes charge". The Financial Express. 13 August 2024.
      3. 1 2 3 "Moniruzzaman appointed Chairman of Chittagong Port". Maritime Gateway. 14 August 2024.
      4. ↑ "BSC earns Tk 226cr profit in FY 21-22". Daily Sun.
      5. ↑ "Moniruzzaman new Ctg port chairman". The Business Standard. 8 August 2024.
      6. 1 2 "Port of Chittagong reports improved container performance in 2024". Container News. 7 January 2025.
      7. ↑ "Chittagong port sets record in container handling in 2024". Dhaka Tribune. 1 January 2025.
      8. ↑ "Chittagong Port achieves record container throughput". Port Technology International. 3 July 2025.
      9. ↑ "Ctg port sees revenue rise in FY25". CSSL.
      10. ↑ "Port operational updates from around the world (14 – 20 August 2025)". myKN. August 2025.
      11. 1 2 3 "Bangladesh and APM Terminals sign landmark agreement". APM Terminals. 17 November 2025.
      12. 1 2 "Bangladesh confirms $550 million Laldia terminal project". Port Technology International. November 2025.
      13. 1 2 "World Bank helps Bangladesh Develop Bay Terminal". World Bank. 28 June 2024.
      14. ↑ "Ctg Port's Bay Terminal set to begin operations by 2030 to boost regional trade". Textile Today.
      15. ↑ "Bay Terminal Marine Infrastructure Development Project" (PDF). Chittagong Port Authority. 3 November 2025.
      16. 1 2 3 "MEDLOG to operate Pangaon inland container terminal in Bangladesh under 22-year deal". Portnews. 17 November 2025.
      17. ↑ "Bangladesh-Pakistan direct shipping route leads to 50pc reduction in transit times". The Financial Express.
      18. ↑ "New Pakistan-Bangladesh direct shipping route starts delivering results: DP World". Gulf News. January 2025.

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