Talukder Tetulia post 032: The United States is interested in investing in Bangladesh’s naval sector
Editorial Note: U.S. Interest Fuels Bangladesh’s Maritime Advancement.
In a notable development, the United States has expressed a strong interest in contributing to Bangladesh’s
maritime development. During a meeting between Bangladesh’s Minister of Shipping and the U.S. Ambassador,
discussions centered on investments in deep-sea ports, safety measures, and overcoming challenges in the naval
sector. The U.S. is eager to support Bangladesh’s progress through organizations like USTDA and EXIM Bank,
emphasizing a collaborative and non-political approach. This engagement reflects a commitment to bolstering
bilateral relations and fostering mutual growth in the field of naval transportation. – by Talukder Tetulia,
Washington DC. USA, Oct 4, 2023
The United States is interested in investing in Bangladesh’s naval sector
July 25, 2023 original news link: https://thedailygoodnewsbangladesh.com/the-united-states-is-interested-in-
investing-in-bangladeshs-naval-sector/
Bangladesh’s Minister of Shipping, Khalid Mahmud Choudhury, has expressed that the United States
is interested in contributing to Bangladesh’s development and progress, especially in the field of naval
transportation.
During a meeting with the newly appointed U.S. Ambassador Peter Haslach at his office in Dhaka on
Tuesday, Minister Choudhury shared this information with journalists.
He mentioned that the U.S. has praised Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for leading the country forward,
and also commended the initiatives taken by the Speaker, Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury. The U.S. is keen
on investing in Bangladesh and has shown interest in the overall development of the country.
Discussions were held on matters related to the country’s naval sector and the Ministry of Shipping, as
well as issues concerning international vessels and port security (ISPS code). The U.S. Coast Guard has
conducted inspections of the Mongla Seaport, and Bangladesh is cooperating with them on various
dredger acquisitions.
The U.S. has expressed interest in investing through organizations like the U.S. Trade and
Development Agency (USTDA) and EXIM Bank. They are particularly interested in investing in the
development of deep-sea ports such as Matarbari, Chittagong, Mongla, and Payra. They have also
shown an interest in supporting our firefighting challenges.
Minister Choudhury highlighted that Matarbari Port is considered a new port with great potential and
that the U.S. is willing to invest in various opportunities there. He expressed Bangladesh’s willingness
to collaborate with the U.S. on issues related to natural disasters and challenges, and to seek their
support in these areas.
The discussions also covered matters related to the safety and security of the ports, and the Minister
stated that the U.S. is very pleased with the progress made in the development of Chittagong Port.
Challenges were discussed, and the U.S. has shown an interest in assisting Bangladesh in overcoming
them.
Regarding the response to investment proposals, the U.S. Ambassador has expressed their keen
interest. They want to know where and how investments can be made in Bangladesh to enhance the
country’s progress. The discussions were family-oriented and not politically driven.
It is evident from the talks that the U.S. is very interested in investing and supporting Bangladesh’s
progress and development. Today’s conversation with Ambassador Peter Haslach also reflects their
enthusiasm for Bangladesh’s advancement.
