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German delegation arrives today
Bss, Dhaka
A 20-member German business delegation arrives in Dhaka today, the first visit of European shipbuilders to Bangladesh.
The delegation, comprising representatives from shipbuilding, engineering and energy sectors, is expected to explore the potential of booming sectors such as shipbuilding and IT, on a six-day visit.
OAV-German Asia Pacific Business Association organised the visit in cooperation with Bangladesh German Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the German embassy in Dhaka.
Experts see the business delegation of Europe’s strongest economy will open up new scope in the local shipbuilding and IT sectors.
The delegation will visit leading shipbuilder Ananda Shipyard and Slipways Limited at Meghnaghat in Narayanganj.
The delegation will also join a meeting on Bangladesh’s shipbuilding and its prospects where Shipping Minister Shahjahan Khan will be the chief guest.
