DP World Expresses Interest in New Investment, Chairman Meets Prime Minister

DP World has expressed interest in making new investments in Bangladesh, establishing a free trade zone and setting up a rail-based inland container depot. A delegation led by the company’s Board of Directors Chairman Essa Kazim met with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to discuss the issues.

During the meeting on Thursday (October 8), discussions focused on expanding trade and investment between Bangladesh and the United Arab Emirates, developing the port management and logistics sectors, and various issues of mutual interest.

The meeting also discussed the 15-year concession agreement signed between Bangladesh and DP World for the operation and modernisation of the Chattogram Container Terminal.

Under the agreement, DP World will be responsible for operating and maintaining the Chattogram Container Terminal and its overflow container yard. The partnership is expected to play an important role in modernising the terminal, improving operational efficiency and enhancing the capacity of port and logistics infrastructure.

During the meeting, the Prime Minister sought to know about DP World’s interest in making new investments in Bangladesh, as well as establishing a free trade zone and a rail-based inland container depot. In response, the delegation expressed interest in cooperation and investment in these areas.