The New Nation - Internet Edition

Holcim, the leading cement manufacturer of the country recently signed an agreement with China Major Bridge Engineering Co., Ltd for supplying cement exclusively to construct Third Karnafuly Bridge. Niaz Uddin Mahmood, General Manager- Customer Care of Holcim (Bangladesh) Ltd and Pan Ninghus, Procurement Manager of China Major Bridge Engineering Co. Ltd the signed agreement from their respective sides.

Third Karnafuly Bridge, which is being built over River Karnafuly, will have a length of 950 meter and width of 24 meter.

This bridge will ease further the movement of growing traffic situation of port city. With the completion of construction of this bridge, the long cherished dream of people of Chittagong city and adjoining areas will be fulfilled.

Holcim, having presence over seventy countries in the world, has a long tradition of supplying of quality cement for the construction of many longest bridges, tallest buildings and large infrastructure projects throughout the world. In Bangladesh, Holcim has supplied cement to construct Bhairav Bridge, Lalon Shah Bridge (Pakshi Bridge), recently completed Khan Jahan Ali Bridge (Rupsha bridge), Kanchan Bridge. Mukterpur Bridge and many more.

The signing ceremony was also attended by Jashim Uddin Khandaker, DGM-Customer Care, Monjur Hossain Territory Manager of Holcim (Bangladesh) Ltd and other high officials of both concerns.