Bangladesh's GPH Steel has opened new horizons in billet exports to China. Speakers made the remarks at the inauguration ceremony of the first billet export shipment from Bangladesh to China on a digital platform on Wednesday afternoon.
Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun said the export of GPH steel billets has brought potential and good news for the country and the nation even during the difficult times of Corona. They have created a huge scope for work in the steel industry. He also called for activating various embassies to increase exports.
Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi said, "I will convey the information of GPH steel billet export to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. GPH Steel has set an example by adding new items to export baskets”.
Referring to himself as an exporter, the Commerce Minister said GPH Steel has created foreign exchange earning opportunities through electricity and gas-friendly environment friendly green factories by exporting steel products. In this context, the Ministry of Commerce is considering the application of GPH Steel for cash incentives for export of MS billets and MS products.
Chittagong Chamber President Mahbubal Alam said, “GPH Steel is one of our veteran member. They are exporting non-traditional item billets. By exporting billets, it has brought international respect to the private sector. Chittagong Chamber will give them more support in the future”.
In his congratulatory speech, Chairman of Chittagong Port Authority Rear Admiral SM Abul Kalam Azad said, "Today is a day of pride not only for GPH Steel but also for Chittagong Port. This will inspire new industries”.
With the experience of inspecting the factory, he said, GPH Steel is producing international standard products of "state of the art" technology with their extraordinary skills and capabilities.
Munshi Shahabuddin Ahmed, Chairman of Trade and Tariff Commission, said it was a new addition to the implementation of Mujib's centenary and Sheikh Hasina's mission and vision.
Welcoming the gathering, GPH Group Chairman and Managing Director Mohammad Jahangir Alam said, “We are going to generate foreign exchange earnings directly and indirectly by exporting unused billets of GPH steel, directly and indirectly. At the same time, we plan to increase exports by US 70 70-100 million in the 2020-21 financial year”.
With the help of government policies, we will be able to attract foreign investment. We hope that other steel producing companies in Bangladesh will come forward in export at the same time.
Mohammad Alamgir Kabir, Chairman of GPH Steel, said, “We need to do global branding while maintaining quality.
He sought the help of the media in this regard. He thanked the workers of the plant, which was built with their sweat”.
GPH Steel Additional Managing Director Mohammad Almas Shimul said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's 2041 Mission and Vision 2020 has been implemented by GPH Steel. He thanked all the stakeholders including Industries Minister, Commerce Minister, Chairman Trade and Tariff Commission, President Chittagong Chamber, Chairman Port.
GPH Steel Director MA Rauf, Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman, Abdul Ahad, Azizul Haque Raju, Independent Director Moktar Ahmed were present on the occasion. This Program Conducted by Executive Director (F&BD) Kamrul Islam.