Shipping Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam has urged China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) to expand its investment and long-term partnership in Bangladesh, particularly in ports, roads and railway infrastructure.
He made the call during a meeting with the CRCC chairman on Wednesday, as both sides discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in infrastructure development, investment and transport connectivity.
Secretaries of the Shipping Ministry, Road Transport and Highways Division, Bridges Division and Railway Ministry, along with other senior officials, attended the meeting.
Shaikh Robiul Alam expressed Bangladesh’s gratitude to the Chinese government for its continued support in the country’s infrastructure development.
He said China’s cooperation had played an important role in expanding Bangladesh’s transport network and supporting its economic progress.
The government is prioritising the modernisation of the country’s transport system, increasing port capacity and developing investment-friendly infrastructure, the minister said.
He added that CRCC’s international experience, technical expertise and investment capacity could contribute significantly to implementing Bangladesh’s development plans.
The CRCC chairman reaffirmed the company’s commitment to supporting Bangladesh’s infrastructure development and expressed interest in expanding its investment and operations in the country.
He also highlighted the company’s existing involvement in Bangladesh’s road, railway and maritime infrastructure sectors.
The meeting placed particular emphasis on the modernisation and expansion of Mongla Port, development of the proposed Mongla Port Economic Park, construction of strategic highways and bridges, railway connectivity and potential investments under the public-private partnership (PPP) framework.
Both sides agreed to explore new areas of cooperation to strengthen port and transport infrastructure, expand international trade, attract investment and accelerate economic growth.
They also expressed their commitment to strengthening Bangladesh-China relations and advancing their long-term partnership through infrastructure development and investment cooperation.
