United News of Bangladesh

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday sought DP World’s investment in free trade zones and rail-based inland container depots in Bangladesh as he discussed expanding trade, investment and logistics cooperation with the UAE-based global port operator. A delegation, led by DP World Chairman Essa Kazim, met the Prime Minister at his office at the Bangladesh Secretariat and discussed various issues of mutual interest, including trade and investment between Bangladesh and the United Arab Emirates, port management and development of the logistics sector, said PM’s Assistant Press Secretary Md Nazmul Haque Khan. The meeting also discussed the 15-year concession agreement signed between Bangladesh and DP World for the operation and modernisation of the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) at Chittagong Port. Under the agreement, DP World will operate and maintain the container terminal and its overflow container yard.