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Dr. Rüdiger Lotz, Ambassador of Germany to Bangladesh, visited the factories of AKIJ Cement Company Limited and AKIJ Essentials Limited, two entities under country’s leading business conglomerate AKIJ Resource, in Narayanganj on Tuesday.
The ambassador and his delegation visited the two manufacturing facilities and gained insights into their production processes, quality control systems and industrial operations, said a press release.
Discussions focused on production capacity, technological advancement, efficient resource management, productivity enhancement and potential areas of collaboration between Bangladeshi and German industries.
Welcoming the Ambassador and his delegation, Mohammad Towfique Hasan, Chief Business Development Officer of AKIJ Resource, said, “We are honoured to welcome Dr. Rüdiger Lotz and the delegation from the German Embassy to our manufacturing facilities. We attach great importance to such exchanges and believe that sharing experiences and maintaining regular engagement can help create new opportunities for industrial and commercial cooperation between Bangladesh and Germany.”
Asadul Haque Sufyani, Cluster Chief Executive Officer of AKIJ Building Solutions, said, “Bangladesh's industrial sector is undergoing continuous modernization. Technology, product quality, operational efficiency and environmentally responsible manufacturing are becoming increasingly important to this progress”.
He said the German Ambassador's visit provides a valuable opportunity to showcase our manufacturing capabilities and industrial operations, while facilitating the exchange of experience and discussions on potential areas of future cooperation.”
During the visit, senior officials of AKIJ Resource briefed the ambassador and his delegation on production capabilities, quality standards, technology adoption and sustainable industrial development.
The discussions also highlighted opportunities to enhance industrial capabilities through technological advancement, manufacturing innovation, optimal resource utilization and greater attention to environmental considerations.
The visit was attended by Sohanur Rahman Sohan, Deputy Chief Operating Officer of AKIJ Resource and Md. Mustaq Ahmed, Chief Financial Officer, Subrata Kumar Singha, Senior Manager (Marketing) of AKIJ Building Solutions, Md. Ariful Islam, Plant Head of AKIJ Essentials Limited, Md. Habibur Rahman, Plant Head of AKIJ Cement, Md. Rahajul Amin, Sustainability Lead and Md. Ashrafur Rahman, Communications and Partnerships Lead.
Bangladesh and Germany share longstanding commercial ties and direct engagement between industrial enterprises can play an important role in expanding these relations.
Through factory visits and knowledge exchange, AKIJ Resource seeks to strengthen engagement with international partners, foster mutual understanding and explore opportunities for cooperation in technology and sustainable manufacturing.
The initiative reflects AKIJ Resource's commitment to showcasing Bangladesh's industrial capabilities to international stakeholders and exploring new avenues for bilateral industrial and commercial engagement between Bangladesh and Germany.
