Bangladesh–Denmark 2nd Joint Platform Meeting held
The 2nd Joint Platform Meeting between Bangladesh and Denmark was held today at the Public Private Partnership (PPP) Authority office in Agargaon, Dhaka. A key outcome of the meeting was the mutual approval of Non lead minor as the local partner of APM Terminals (APMT) for the upcoming Laldia Container Terminal Project.
The platform provided an opportunity for both sides to review progress on bilateral cooperation and reaffirm their shared commitment to transparency, efficiency, and innovation in PPP projects. Participants underscored the importance of international expertise and strong local partnerships in ensuring long-term operational sustainability of major infrastructure ventures like Laldia.
The meeting was attended from Bangladesh Side:
- Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun
- Chief Executive Officer, PPP Authority (State Minister Rank)
- Mr. Mohammed Yousuf, Senior Secretary, Ministry of Shipping
- Rear Admiral S M Moniruzzaman, OSP, ndc, ncc, psc
- Chairman, Chittagong Port Authority
From Denmark Side
- Ms Lina Gandløse Hansen, State Secretary for Trade& Investment, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
- H.E. Mr Christian Brix Møller, Ambassador, Embassy of Denmark, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
- MrBhaskarSengupta, Head of Investments - India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, APM Terminals
- Mr Pieter Bas Bredius, Head of Investments – Europe, APM Terminals
- Mr Khalid MustafizGaffar, Country Director - Public Affairs, Maersk Bangladesh
- Senior officials from the Chief Adviser’s Office, PPP Authority, and relevant stakeholders.
Speaking at the meeting, participants highlighted that the Laldia Container Terminal project will not only expand Bangladesh’s port capacity but also enhance trade competitiveness and align with global standards for efficiency and environmental sustainability. The meeting concluded with both sides reaffirming their commitment to fast-tracking implementation of agreed actions, and to position the Bangladesh–Denmark partnership as a model for sustainable PPP cooperation.
