Thai Ambassador meets Shipping Minister

At the meeting, importance was given to the possibility of launching direct maritime connectivity between Bangladesh and Thailand, especially establishing connectivity between Chattogram and Thailand's Ranong Port. The Thai ambassador said this connectivity would create new possibilities in the Bay of Bengal-centric regional trade network. It would reduce time and cost in transporting goods, while also expanding trade and strengthening economic cooperation.

Shipping Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam welcomed the initiative and said modernization of the seaport and shipping sector is urgent to accelerate Bangladesh's economic progress. He assured that necessary steps would be taken to establish direct connectivity between Chattogram and Ranong ports. At the meeting, both sides emphasized mutual cooperation in developing the shipping sector, as well as further strengthening long-standing friendly relations. Senior officials, including Shipping Secretary Zakaria, were present at the time.