Corporate Desk: A delegation led by German Ambassador to Bangladesh Rüdiger Lotz visited two AKIJ Resource factories in Narayanganj on Tuesday to explore opportunities for industrial cooperation, technology exchange and investment between Bangladesh and Germany.The delegation toured AKIJ Cement Company Limited and AKIJ Essentials Limited, discussing production capacity, technological advancement, resource efficiency and sustainable manufacturing.Welcoming the ambassador and his delegation, Mohammad Towfique Hasan, chief business development officer of AKIJ Resource, said, “We are honoured to welcome 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,” he added.Asadul Haque Sufyani, cluster chief executive officer of AKIJ Building Solutions, said Bangladesh’s industrial sector was undergoing continuous modernisation, with technology, product quality, operational efficiency and environmentally responsible manufacturing becoming increasingly important.“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,” he said.Senior AKIJ Resource officials briefed the ambassador and his delegation on production capabilities, quality standards, technology adoption and sustainable industrial development. Discussions also highlighted opportunities to strengthen industrial capabilities through manufacturing innovation, efficient resource utilisation and greater attention to environmental considerations.Bangladesh and Germany share longstanding commercial ties, and direct engagement between industrial enterprises can help deepen these relations, the release added.Through factory visits and knowledge exchange, AKIJ Resource seeks to strengthen engagement with international partners, showcase Bangladesh’s industrial capabilities and explore opportunities for cooperation in technology and sustainable manufacturing.Sohanur Rahman Sohan, deputy chief operating officer of AKIJ Resource; Md Mustaq Ahmed, chief financial officer; 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, attended the event.