Bangladesh has unveiled a five-year development roadmap to transform Moheshkhali into a strategic energy import and logistics hub, reinforcing the island’s growing role in the country’s power generation and fuel supply chain.
The plan was approved at the first governing board meeting of the Moheshkhali Integrated Development Authority (MIDA), chaired by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, at the Chief Adviser’s Office in Tejgaon.
Speaking after the meeting, MIDA Executive Chairman Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun said the board had endorsed a short-term land allocation plan covering 2025 to 2030, with energy security identified as the primary objective.
He said the roadmap prioritises the full operationalisation of the proposed deep-sea port at Moheshkhali, which is expected to play a central role in handling liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and other bulk energy imports critical to Bangladesh’s power sector.
Alongside the port, the authority plans to accelerate the development of LNG and LPG terminals to support gas-fired power generation and reduce supply bottlenecks. Bangladesh remains heavily dependent on imported fuels, particularly LNG, to meet rising electricity demand, especially during peak summer months.
Ashik Chowdhury said the initiative is aimed at reducing fuel import lead times, improving supply reliability and lowering logistical costs for power producers and large industrial consumers.
Beyond energy infrastructure, the roadmap includes plans to develop complementary logistics and industrial facilities within the Moheshkhali zone, including a dedicated fish processing hub, to diversify economic activity and support export earnings.
MIDA, which became operational in August, is also strengthening its institutional capacity to manage large-scale energy and infrastructure projects. The governing board has approved an organisational structure of 137 positions to oversee planning, land management, project coordination and regulatory compliance.
Moheshkhali, located off the coast of Cox’s Bazar, already hosts several major energy assets, including LNG terminals, coal- and gas-fired power plants, and transmission infrastructure. Officials say the new roadmap is intended to consolidate these investments and establish the island as Bangladesh’s long-term gateway for energy imports and power-related logistics.
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