A delegation of the German Bundestag visited CHT Bangladesh Limited at the Meghna Industrial Economic Zone to gain first-hand insights into the company’s local operations, production capabilities, and contribution to Bangladesh’s textile industry.
Led by Nicklas Kappe, Chair of the German-South Asian Parliamentary Friendship Group, the delegation included Members of the German Bundestag Johann Saathoff, Ulle Schauws, and Gerold Otten. They were joined by Katerina Bienert from the Administration of the German Bundestag.
The delegation was accompanied by Dr Rüdiger Lotz, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Bangladesh, and representatives of the German Embassy in Dhaka, including Olga Nowikow Winnen, Economic Attaché, and Monika Reuter, Head of Political, Press and Culture.
Prodip Kumar Dhar, Managing Director and Head of Production Site, welcomed the guests together with the management team of CHT Bangladesh Limited. During a tour of the plant, the visitors learned more about CHT Bangladesh’s production, technical expertise, quality standards, and approach to responsible manufacturing and environmental protection.
The exchange focused on the role of German companies in Bangladesh, opportunities for sustainable industrial development, and the importance of technology, innovation, and long-term cooperation in strengthening economic relations between the two countries.
“We are honored to welcome the German parliamentary delegation and representatives of the German Embassy to our site. Their visit underlines the strong partnership between Germany and Bangladesh and gives us the opportunity to demonstrate how CHT contributes to responsible manufacturing, innovation, and the sustainable development of the textile industry.”
Prodip Kumar Dhar, Managing Director and Head of Production Site, CHT Bangladesh Limited
The visit concluded with a discussion on industrial cooperation, sustainability, technological development, and the future potential of German business engagement in Bangladesh.
About CHT Bangladesh Limited
CHT Bangladesh Limited is part of the globally active CHT Group, a foundation-owned specialty chemicals manufacturer headquartered in Tübingen, Germany. Through local production, technical expertise, and tailored solutions, CHT Bangladesh supports the country’s textile industry with a focus on quality, customer proximity, responsible manufacturing, and sustainable development.
About the CHT Group
The CHT Group is a globally active foundation-owned specialty chemicals manufacturer headquartered in Tübingen, Germany. The company offers sustainable chemical solutions for numerous industries and has an international presence with around 2,500 employees and 26 production sites. Its portfolio includes Textile Solutions, Industrial Solutions, and Functional Chemicals. For more information, please visit www.cht.com.
