The introduction of a digital payment system that is not only fully automated but also secure is a big step forward in the direction of digital transformation that has been accomplished by the Chattogram Port. The purpose of this digital payment system is to enhance the overall experience that port customers have and to reduce the number of bottlenecks that arise in the operations of the port.
Customers are able to pay VAT, AIT, welfare fees, and other taxes from any place using the new digital payment system, which was built via a collaboration between Chattogram Port Authority (CPA) and Eastern Bank Limited (EBL). The technology also provides automatic confirmation and records that are accessible for auditing purposes.
At a ceremony that took place this evening at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Chattogram, the digital payment system was shown to the general public for the very first time in an official capacity.
Speaking at the launch event, Shipping Ministry Adviser Brigadier General (Retd) M Sakhawat Hossain praised the move as “bold and timely,” saying it will “revolutionise the port’s payment infrastructure by enhancing transparency, reducing operational costs, and cutting turnaround time.”
Chattogram City Corporation Mayor Dr Shahadat Hossain lauded the partnership’s broader impact. “This reflects effective collaboration, aligned with our vision of a smart, future-ready Chattogram,” he said.
CPA Chairman Rear Admiral SM Moniruzzaman highlighted the system’s leap from a manual process to full automation. “This partnership marks a turning point in our journey to secure, transparent, and efficient service delivery,” he said.
Eastern Bank’s Managing Director and CEO Ali Reza Iftekhar stressed the significance of this upgrade. “Chittagong port is the lifeline of our maritime trade. This initiative reshapes how services are delivered, bringing Bangladesh closer to a digital-first economy,” he said.