DCCI urges for sustainable waterways development

DHAKA, Feb. 20 (NsNewsWire) — Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) organized a seminar titled ‘Inland Waterways-Reshaping Connectivity and Creating Economic Opportunities’ on 20th February at Lakeshore Hotel in Dhaka.

Dr. Mashiur Rahman, Hon’ble Adviser to the Prime Minister on Economic Affairs graced the seminar as the Chief Guest while Mr. Noor-E-Alam Chowdhury, M.P. Chairman, Committee on Estimates Bangladesh Parliament and Former Chairman, Parliamentary Standing Committee on Ministry of Shipping, was present as the special guest. Mr. Abul Kasem Khan, President of DCCI delivered the welcome address in the event. Keynote paper was presented by by Mr. Yasser Rizvi, Convenor, DCCI Standing Committee on National Infrastructure & Addl. Managing Director, Summit Alliance Port Limited (SAPL).

Mr. Mohammad Sarwar Alam Chowdhury, Country Operations Manager, Maersk Bangladesh Ltd., Mr. Tarun Patwary, Managing Director, Kuehne+Nagel Ltd. (Bangladesh), Mr. Ahamedul Karim Chowdhury, Terminal Manager, Pangaon Inland Container Terminal (PICT) and Ms. Shwapna Bhowmick, Country Head, Marks & Spencer (Bangladesh & Myanmar) were present as the distinguished discussants. Mr. Hossain Khaled, Former President, DCCI moderated the open discussion session. In addition, renowned business leaders, investors, energy experts, thought leaders, researchers and academicians, economists, geologists and High officials of the Government, diplomats of the different diplomatic missions in Bangladesh, Board of Directors of DCCI, Past Presidents, Former SVPs and Former VPs of DCCI attended the event. Press Release