Staff Correspondent
A delegation led by Dr. Bärbel Kofler, Parliamentary Vice Minister and State Secretary to the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) Germany, visited the factory of Abul Khair Steel Melting Limited (AKSML).
During the visit to the factory in Sitakunda, Chattogram, on Monday, the delegation was briefed on AKSML’s modern production technologies, its Guinness World Records achievement, and various initiatives in environmentally friendly industrial development. Imran Momin, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of AKSML, welcomed the delegation.
The German delegation included Dr. Bärbel Kofler and Dr. Rüdiger Lotz, Ambassador of Germany to Bangladesh. Senior officials from the German development cooperation agency GIZ Bangladesh, the German development bank KfW, and the Infrastructure Development Company Limited (IDCOL) were also present.
AKSML produces steel by combining modern Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) technology, advanced engineering, and high-speed rebar rolling technology. Through its high production capacity and use of modern technologies, the company has set a new benchmark for technological excellence in Bangladesh’s steel industry. In recognition of its production capacity, AKSML recently achieved a Guinness World Records title.
As part of its efforts to conserve natural resources and promote environmental responsibility, AKSML has installed a solar power system, adopted a fume treatment plant to prevent air pollution, and introduced initiatives to reuse rainwater instead of relying on groundwater.
The German Parliamentary State Secretary highly appreciated these environmentally friendly initiatives during her visit to the factory.
The German Parliamentary State Secretary also praised AKSML’s initiatives to promote women’s participation and empowerment in the steel industry. She highlighted the importance of such initiatives in increasing women’s participation and advancing their empowerment in Bangladesh’s industrial sector.
She also gained a positive impression of the progress and modernisation of Bangladesh’s steel industry.