The Mongla port lies close to the shore of Bay of Bengal and Pashur river and divisional city Khulna.It is also connected by rail with Khulna.Also an airport is being under construction near the post area named Khan Jahan Ali Airport Mongla was renowned historically among the major important ports of the Bengal delta.

Due to the increasing congestion in Bangladesh's largest port in Chittagong, many international shipping companies have turned to Mongla as an alternative.

[2] Also political and economical influence in Khulna region from the government also prevailing the development and demand of the port of Mongla.

Mongla is also a gateway for tourist ships traveling to the largest mangrove forest of world, the Sunderbans.

A constraint free large channel is available for anchorage and loading/unloading facilities on both sides for 33 ships at a time.

The government of Bangladesh has launched dredging and jetty construction projects to expand the capacity of Mongla port.