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Businesses demand tighter security on Dhaka-Ctg highway
STAR BUSINESS REPORT
Garment exporters, transport owners, garment buying house and freight forwarding agencies yesterday urged the law enforcement agencies to tighten vigilance on the Dhaka-Chattogram highways to prevent theft of export-oriented goods from the covered vans and trucks.
Faruque Hassan, president of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA); Kabir Ahmed, president of Bangladesh Freight Forwarders Association (BAFFA); Mokbul Ahmed, president of the Bangladesh Covered-Van Truck Prime Mover Goods Transport Owners Association; Syed Md Bakhtiar, executive president of Bangladesh Truck Covered Van Owners Association, and General Secretary Rustom Ali Khan were present at the meeting.
Also, the representatives of Bankers Association, Bangladesh among others, were present at the meeting which was organised by BGMEA at its office in Dhaka.
The businesses also requested the police to speed up installation of close circuit televisions (CCTVs) on the Dhaka-Chattogram highway to tighten security on the roads, prevent theft and find out thieves, according to a statement from the BGMEA.
The BGMEA leaders called on the Bangladesh Truck Covered Van Owners Association to ensure that global positioning system (GPS) tracker is installed in all goods-laden cargo vans as a measure to prevent theft during RMG goods transportation.
Jehadul Kabir, deputy inspector general for operation and crime at Industrial Police; Md Shah Jalal, additional deputy inspector general of Police; Md Mostafizur Rahman, SP of Highway Police, and other senior officials of law enforcement agencies, including the Rapid Action Battalion, Dhaka Metropolitan Police and Gazipur Metropolitan Police, were present at the meeting.

Three-day fair for infrastructure industry kicks off in Dhaka
STAR BUSINESS REPORT
A three-day exhibition for domestic and international companies to showcase products related to building safe and sustainable infrastructure began at the International Convention City Bashundhara in Dhaka yesterday.
Organised by Savor International Limited, “SAFECON 2023” is a platform for firms to exhibit modern solutions for construction, power generation, renewable energy, heating, ventilation, water management, air conditioning, refrigeration and more.
For example, Taiwan’s E-Cool International Limited is showcasing its latest dust collector system, which is used to enhance the quality of air released from industrial processes by removing impurities.
Benzir Ahmed, assistant manager for sales and marketing at E-Cool, said their system is more efficient than that of other companies available in the market as it clears eight kilogrammes of dust every hour.
China’s Shengzhou Longcheng Electrical Appliances is showcasing an adjustable blower machine, which the company says is being sold at a lower price compared to alternatives in Bangladesh even though it is more energy efficient.
A total of 120 companies from 16 countries are participating in the event, which will play a major role in Bangladesh’s construction industry and infrastructure development, according to the organiser.
“I hope the exhibitions and conferences over the next three days provide an excellent opportunity for experts, professionals and policymakers to exchange ideas and best practices while also exploring innovative solutions for challenges in safety and security,” said Planning Minister MA Mannan.
Habibur Rahman, secretary of the Power Division, said this is a major exhibition for the infrastructure industry of Bangladesh.
“I urge all participants to engage in lively discussions and debates, and take full advantage of the opportunities for learning and collaboration. Let’s work together to build a safer, more secure and sustainable future,” he added,
Mohammad Hossain, director general of the Power Cell, Al Mamun Mridha, secretary general of the Bangladesh China Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Md Faizul Alam, managing director of Savor International Limited, among others, were present at the inauguration.
The exhibition is open for all visitors until May 13 from 10:00am to 7:00pm every day.