Press Release
14 October, 2026, 03:55 pm
Last modified: 14 October, 2026, 04:10 pm
German Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr Rüdiger Lotz visited the factories of AKIJ Cement Company Limited and AKIJ Essentials Limited in Narayanganj yesterday (13 October) to explore opportunities for strengthening bilateral trade and industrial cooperation.
The ambassador and his delegation toured the two manufacturing facilities, which operate under AKIJ Resource, and learned about their production processes, quality control systems and industrial operations, according to the press release.
Discussions focused on production capacity, technological advancement, efficient resource management, productivity enhancement and potential areas of collaboration between Bangladeshi and German industries.
Welcoming the delegation, Mohammad Towfique Hasan, chief business development officer of AKIJ Resource, said, "We are honoured to welcome Dr Rüdiger Lotz and the delegation from the German Embassy to our manufacturing facilities. We attach great importance to such exchanges and believe that sharing experiences and maintaining regular engagement can help create new opportunities for industrial and commercial cooperation between Bangladesh and Germany."
Asadul Haque Sufyani, cluster chief executive officer of AKIJ Building Solutions, said, "Bangladesh's industrial sector is undergoing continuous modernisation. Technology, product quality, operational efficiency and environmentally responsible manufacturing are becoming increasingly important to this progress. The German Ambassador's visit provides a valuable opportunity to showcase our manufacturing capabilities and industrial operations, while facilitating the exchange of experience and discussions on potential areas of future cooperation."
Senior officials of AKIJ Resource briefed the delegation on production capabilities, quality standards, technology adoption and sustainable industrial development.
The discussions also highlighted opportunities to strengthen industrial capabilities through technological advancement, manufacturing innovation, optimal resource utilisation and greater attention to environmental considerations.
Those present included Sohanur Rahman Sohan, deputy chief operating officer of AKIJ Resource; Md Mustaq Ahmed, chief financial officer; and Subrata Kumar Singha, senior manager, marketing, of AKIJ Building Solutions.
Md Ariful Islam, plant head of AKIJ Essentials Limited; Md Habibur Rahman, plant head of AKIJ Cement; Md Rahajul Amin, sustainability lead; and Md Ashrafur Rahman, communications and partnerships lead, also attended.
Bangladesh and Germany share longstanding commercial ties. AKIJ Resource said direct engagement between industrial enterprises could help expand these relations.
Through factory visits and knowledge exchange, the group seeks to strengthen engagement with international partners, promote mutual understanding and explore opportunities for cooperation in technology and sustainable manufacturing.
The initiative reflects AKIJ Resource's commitment to showcasing Bangladesh's industrial capabilities to international stakeholders and exploring new avenues for bilateral industrial and commercial engagement between Bangladesh and Germany.