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the chief adviser to attend the “World Government Summit” in the UAE in February.

Khalilur Rahman, high representative of the chief adviser; and Lamiya Morshed, senior secretary for SDG affairs, among others, were also present.

Additionally, a seven-member delegation led by UAE Ambassador ALHmoudi made a call on Shipping Adviser Brig Gen (retd) M Sakhawat Hussain at his secretariat office in the capital yesterday.

The delegation included AD Ports Group CEO Ahmad Ibrahim Al Mutawa. The shipping adviser urged the Abu Dhabi (AD) Ports Group of the UAE to invest in the infrastructure development of Mongla port.

The adviser said Mongla Port, the country’s second-largest seaport, would be transformed into a regional trade hub, according to a press release issued by the shipping ministry.

With the development of waterway, road, and railway infrastructure, it is now possible to transport goods easily from this port to different parts of the country, he informed.

“At the same time, the use of this port has become a great potential for the neighbouring countries of Nepal, India, and Bhutan. In this context, domestic and foreign investors, including AD Ports Group, have excellent investment opportunities in Mongla port,” the adviser said.

Welcoming the adviser’s proposal, the delegate members informed the meeting that AD Ports Group is interested in investing in the infrastructure development of various ports in Bangladesh, including Chattogram and Mongla, the press release said.