Dhaka:The second meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Shipping took place at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, chaired by Zainul Abdin Farroque, MP. The meeting commenced with a tribute to the November 7 Sepoy-People's Revolution.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the meeting focused on comparing bilateral trade and export conditions between Bangladesh and India. Discussions highlighted the existing trade gap and explored opportunities to expand exports between the two nations.
The committee also addressed the need for detailed information on current trade agreements related to Bangladesh's land ports, to be presented in the next meeting. Heads of the Shipping Ministry and its subordinate entities shared insights into their organizational activities.
Emphasizing transparency and adherence to timelines, the committee stressed the importance of conducting activities with caution to protect the country's interests. Notable attendees included Shipping Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam, MP, and State Minister for Shipping Md. Razib Ahsan, MP, among other MPs and senior officials from the ministry and the Bangladesh Parliament Secretariat.