Md. Masud Rana, Ramgarh (Khagrachhari) 

 A five-member delegation from the World Bank’s Dhaka office visited Ramgarh Land Port in Khagrachhari district on Tuesday to conduct an on-site inspection of its completed infrastructure and assess operational readiness.

The visiting delegation arrived at noon on Tuesday to review the physical developments of the port project, including the Maitri Setu-1 connecting Bangladesh and India.

The World Bank team comprised Senior Transport Specialist Nusrat Nahid Boby, Senior Social Development Specialist Kirti Nishan Chakma, Environmental Specialist Md. Shahed Mahabub Chowdhury, Social Development Consultant Dr. Rafeza Akter, and Transport Consultant Sunil Kumar Poddal.

Upon arrival at the Ramgarh International Passenger Terminal, the delegation was received by Land Port Assistant Engineer and Project Director Md. Ruhul Amin alongside Ramgarh Upazila Assistant Commissioner (Land) Deen Al Jannat. Ramgarh Land Port In-Charge and Traffic Inspector Saifuddin Sayem, alongside Immigration Superintendent Ahmed Mamun, were also present during the inspection.

During the field visit, the delegation thoroughly surveyed key facilities, including the four-story passenger terminal, administrative port building, four-story dormitory facility, axle load control station, Bangladesh-India truck terminal yards, and the Maitri Setu-1 bridge infrastructure.

Confirming the scope of the visit, Assistant Engineer and Project Director Md. Ruhul Amin stated that following the completion of physical construction work under the Ramgarh Land Port Development Project, the World Bank delegation conducted the inspection to review infrastructure quality and engage in consultation meetings with key project stakeholders.