China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation recently hosted an open day event at Mongla Port in Bangladesh, showcasing their advanced trailing suction hopper dredger "Xin Zi Lang 5".
The event, started on Tuesday, aimed to raise awareness about marine engineering and share technology with the local community.
Over 400 people, including Mongla Port Authority officials, students, and teachers from Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET), and local primary and secondary schools participated in the event.
Attendees were given tours of the dredger, learning about its operation and the importance of dredging projects in maintaining smooth waterway access for commercial vessels.
The "Xin Zi Lang 5," one of the most advanced dredgers in Bangladesh, arrived in 2021 and has already removed over 2.4 million cubic meters of dredged sand, ensuring the navigability of the Pussur Channel for commercial vessels of the Mongla Port, Dr AKM Anisur Rahman, member (Engineering) chief guest of the programme said.
Since 2018, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), has played a significant role in maintaining Mongla Port. Theyve completed multiple dredging projects, ensuring smooth passage for commercial vessels, Sheikh Sowkat Ali, project director of the "Inner Bar Dredging of Mongla Port Channel said.
Students from Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) were particularly excited about the event.
Asked about their impressions, students of KUET said they are excited to visit the largest and most advanced dredger working in the country.
Professor Shahjahan from KUET also acknowledged CCECC for its commitment to knowledge sharing. He highlighted the companys ongoing support for academic forums and research collaborations at the university.
"The event focused on CCECCs dedication to social responsibility in Bangladesh. They actively create job opportunities for local communities, participate in educational charity initiatives, and collaborate with universities on technological exchange programs" Steven Guo, project manager of CCECC said.
Through proper business practices and social contributions, CCECC has earned a strong reputation in the Bangladesh market, Steven Guo, manager of the project said.
These efforts have made CCECC a responsible and valuable partner in Bangladeshs economic and social progress, he added. —BSS
