Building Safe Port Infrastructure: From Risk to Resilience

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GLOBAL COMPACT NETWORK BANGLADESH · Sep 23, 2025

On 23 September 2025, Workshop No. 2 under the thematic area “Building Safe Port Infrastructure: From Risk to Resilience” was successfully held at Hotel Agrabad, Chattogram. The workshop highlighted the importance of advancing safe and green ports in Bangladesh, with in-depth discussions on risk management, resilience-building, and sustainable port development.

Distinguished Experts Shared Insights:

• Rear Admiral Mohammad Shahjahan (Retd), Former Chairman, Chattogram and Mongla Port Authority
• Capt. Ataur Rahman, Principal, National Maritime Institute
• Captain Sayeed M Hassan (Retd), Adjunct Faculty, Faculty of Shipping Administration, Bangladesh Maritime University
• Md. Golam Sarwar, Managing Director, Prantik Group, Chattogram
• Commodore Mohammad Abdur Razzak (Retd), Country Lead, Ocean Centres Bangladesh
• Commodore Syed Ariful Islam (Retd), Focal Point, UN Global Compact Network Bangladesh

Through engaging discussions and knowledge sharing, participants explored strategies for building resilience, enhancing safety, and fostering sustainability in Bangladesh’s maritime and port infrastructure.