Non-Resident High Commissioner of Singapore to Bangladesh Derek Loh paid a courtesy call on Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed at his office in the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The high-level meeting centered on enhancing bilateral trade, infrastructure development, cybersecurity, and modernizing the Bangladesh Police force.
During the discussion, High Commissioner Derek Loh provided updates regarding PSA International (Singapore Port Authority) and its readiness to invest and operate $800 million to $1 billion in the Chittagong Port Bay Terminal project. Loh emphasized that the operational launch of the Bay Terminal will substantially reduce shipping costs for Bangladesh, yielding direct economic benefits for the Readymade Garment (RMG) sector and worker welfare. In response, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed advised coordination with the Ministry of Shipping, Invest Bangladesh, and the Chittagong Port Authority to expedite the investment.
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