A high-level delegation led by Excellency Essa Kazim, Chairman of the Board of Directors of UAE-based global logistics giant DP World, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarek Rahman at the Secretariat in Dhaka on Thursday evening (October 8, 2026).
The meeting followed the signing of a landmark 15-year concession agreement for the operation and modernization of the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) and its overflow container yard at Chittagong Port.
Major highlights of the strategic dialogue between the Prime Minister and the DP World Chairman include:
Expanding Bilateral Trade and Investment: Discussions focused on bolstering bilateral trade, joint investment initiatives, and overall infrastructure development in port management and supply chain logistics between Bangladesh and the United Arab Emirates.
Strategic Execution of the NCT Agreement: Under the 15-year agreement, DP World will assume responsibility for managing and maintaining the New Mooring Container Terminal. Chairman Essa Kazim briefed the Prime Minister on planned technological integrations designed to boost handling efficiency and reduce vessel turnaround times.
Positioning Bangladesh as an International Logistics Hub: Both parties expressed optimism that integrating DP World’s global expertise and advanced automated equipment will elevate Bangladesh’s maritime logistics to international standards.
