A business delegation from the Maritime and Shipbuilding industry of Bangladesh paid a visit to Bangladesh Embassy in Algiers yesterday and called on Md. Najmul Huda, Ambassador of Bangladesh to Algeria at the Chancery. The 10-member delegation led by Engr. Mohammed Abdur Rashid, Managing Director, Karnafuly Ship Builders Ltd. of Bangladesh is visiting Algeria to explore the possibilities of forging collaboration in the shipbuilding sector between the two countries.

Ambassador Huda welcomed the delegation and exchanged views on the potentials for further strengthening the economic partnership between Bangladesh and Algeria.  He appreciated the initiative of the Karnafuly Ship Builders Ltd. for coming forward with their ideas and proposals, which they will share with the relevant stakeholders in Algeria during their visit. During their engagements with the Algerian authorities, the Bangladesh delegation will present the high capability of Bangladesh in the maritime sector and the immense potentials for mutually beneficial collaboration of the two countries by utilizing the complementarities existing in this heavy industrial arena.
 
 
The delegation also made a video presentation on the achievements and ongoing projects of the Karnafuly Ship Builders Ltd. and expressed optimism that their solid credentials would be instrumental in further expanding their business internationally. 
The business delegation is scheduled to meet, among other, Minister of Transport, the Chamber of Commerce and Industries of Algeria, Director General of the Investment Promotion Authority of Algeria, Ecorep Shipbuilding Yard, etc. during their visit.