From Our Correspondent, CHATTOGRAM: The Ambassador of the Netherlands to Bangladesh, Juris van Bommel, visited BM Container Depot Limited in Sitakunda on Wednesday as part of efforts to further strengthen bilateral trade, economic collaboration and technological cooperation between the two countries. He toured the facility with a high-level delegation and observed its operations firsthand.
During the visit, the Dutch envoy closely inspected the depot’s advanced infrastructure, internationally compliant safety and security systems, and environmentally responsible operational methods. He expressed satisfaction at the depot’s automation technologies, real-time monitoring systems and strict security protocols. According to him, such initiatives will deepen strategic cooperation between Bangladesh and the Netherlands in trade and logistics.
After the inspection, Ambassador van Bommel said that BM Container Depot Limited has long served as a reliable partner in managing a significant share of Bangladesh’s export cargo. With its strong focus on safety, modern technology and operational efficiency, the facility has grown into an international-standard logistics hub. He added that the visit of the Dutch delegation would pave the way for new opportunities in sustainable trade, advanced logistics services and technological innovation between the two nations.
The ambassador was accompanied by Captain Jordi Klein, Defence Advisor for India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka at the Embassy of the Netherlands, and Munnuzan Khanom, Senior Adviser for Economic and Commercial Affairs.
Upon arrival, the delegation was welcomed by Captain Mainul Ahsan Khan, Executive Director of Smart Group. He briefed the guests on the company’s strategic direction, operational capacity, safety infrastructure and future development plans. Also present were Nazmul Akhtar Khan, General Manager of BM Container Depot Limited, Deputy General Manager Mohammad Nurul Akhtar, Senior Manager Mohammad Hasan Tarek and Manager Md Jasim Uddin, among others.
