Khulna unveils state-of-the-art steel silo complex, set to strengthen Bangladesh’s grain resilience
The facility is designed to store 76,200 metric tons of wheat, with six steel silos, each capable of holding 12,700 metric tons
BANGLADESH – Bangladesh’s national food storage capacity is receiving a major upgrade with the completion of a modern steel silo complex in Khulna, poised for official handover in July–August 2025.
The project, implemented under the Ministry of Food, is jointly funded by the Government of Bangladesh and the World Bank, with a total investment of BDT 355.91 crore (US$ 39.5 million).
Located along the Bhairab River in the Maheshwarpasha area, the facility is designed to store 76,200 metric tons of wheat, with six steel silos, each capable of holding 12,700 metric tons.
Built over a 7.44-acre site, it marks a significant development in the country’s food logistics and emergency preparedness systems.
Construction began in January 2022 and was executed by MAX Infrastructure Ltd., a Bangladeshi engineering firm, in partnership with Altuntaş OBIAL, a Turkish company known for its advanced silo and grain handling systems. The site incorporates German-engineered grain unloading and conveyor technology, reducing manual handling and maintaining grain quality for up to three years.
Once operational, the Khulna facility will serve as a critical distribution hub, supporting grain supply across ten southern districts and lessening dependence on the Mongla Port, which has historically been a logistical chokepoint.
Its climate-resilient design also ensures functionality during natural disasters such as floods or cyclones, common risks in coastal Bangladesh.
The Khulna silo is one of eight steel silo facilities being constructed under MFSP to modernize Bangladesh’s strategic food reserves. Others are located in Barisal, Chattogram, Mymensingh, Narayanganj, Madhupur, Ashuganj, and Dhaka. Collectively, these facilities will add more than 535,000metric tons of high-quality, long-term storage to the national network.
This milestone underscores the government’s commitment to strengthening public service delivery and food security infrastructure, expected to enhance food security, reduce post-harvest losses, and support faster distribution of relief grain in times of emergency.
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