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Md. Zillur Rahman Chowdhury, Chairman of Bangladesh Land Port Authority (BLPA) opened the workshops by highlighting the transformative potential of digitalisation. He reiterated BLPA’s interest in digitalising all land ports and commended Swisscontact and the Alliance for their partnership in Bhomra’s digital transformation. He urged the implementers to strive for a replicable model that can be applied to future initiatives.
Joint Secretary and Project Director D. M. Atiqur Rahman elaborated on the critical role of electronic systems in port development and their positive impact on the national economy.
Over a hundred C&F representatives engaged actively, demonstrating their interest, and providing valuable insights for further optimisation of the system. Representatives of key port authorities such as the Bhomra Land Port, Customs, the plant and animal quarantine agency, the border security agency and the immigration department attended a detailed demonstration of the software operation to better understand the e-Port management. Banking and financial sector representatives, notably from One Bank Ltd., Sonali Bank, and Bangladesh Krishi Bank were also present during the demonstration. The president and leadership of the Bhomra C&F Agent Association emphasised the importance of seamless cooperation between Customs, port authorities and other relevant service providers to make the most of the digital transformation. They promised continued support to the ongoing testing and hands-on training to ensure a smooth digital transition for all stakeholders.
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