According to a report by the Economic Times on September 20, the U.S. plans to establish a port in Bangladesh through the "Ports for Future" program under the Quad (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue), aiming to enhance its influence over Bangladesh. Sources revealed that the U.S. has sent personnel to Dhaka to hold preliminary discussions with relevant stakeholders and plans to first conduct a feasibility study before proceeding with specific port construction plans. Regarding Quad member states, Japan is currently building a deep-water port at Matarbari Port in Bangladesh, aiming to create a regional transshipment hub and industrial center that can accommodate large ships directly, reducing transportation costs and transshipment time, and promoting trade between Japan, Bangladesh, and India's northeastern states. However, although the U.S. is advancing related projects under the name of the Quad "Ports for Future" program, India has not participated. It is reported that during the previous administration of Prime Minister Hasina, India was granted the operating rights for one dock at Mongla Port in Bangladesh in 2024. In the future, India may consider using a public-private partnership model to build a port in Bangladesh.
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