Industry Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan has said that the green shipbuilding sector will create new opportunities for Bangladesh’s industrialization.

He emphasized that Bangladesh must focus on building energy-efficient designs and vessels powered by LNG, hybrid, and renewable energy systems to seize this opportunity.

The Adviser made the remarks today while speaking at the national seminar titled ‘Green Shipbuilding Industry: A New Frontier for Industrialization,’ organized by the International Business Forum of Bangladesh (IBFB) held at Hotel Intercontinental in Dhaka.

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The Industry Adviser mentioned that the global demand for environment-friendly and low-emission vessels is rising rapidly. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has set a target to reduce carbon emissions by 40% by 2030 and 70% by 2050. ‘Countries capable of producing and exporting eco-friendly, low-emission vessels will lead the maritime economy of the future,’ he said.

The Adviser further said that the Ministry of Industry will work to ensure global green certifications for shipyards, promote the use of renewable energy in production, and support the development of customized eco-friendly ships for the international market.

Dr. Anisuzzaman Chowdhury, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser on finance ministry was present at the ceremony as the special guest.

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The seminar was presided over by IBFB President Lutfunnissa Saudia Khan, The event was also attended by Syed Abu Nasser Bakhtiar Ahmed, Chairman of Agrani Bank PLC, Mohammad Muslim Chowdhury, Chairman of Sonali Bank PLC along with leaders from various industrial and trade organizations.