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SAPL closes USD 30.51 million financing deal with FMO and IDCOL

Summit Alliance Port Ltd. (SAPL), the leading private sector inland container depot operator, has availed a syndicated term loan facility from Nederlandse Financierings-Maatschappij Voor Ontwikkelingslanden N.V. (FMO) and Infrastructure Development Company Limited (IDCOL) to set up the first ever private sector Inland Container River Terminal facility of the country at Muktarpur, Munshiganj. With Green Delta Capital Limited (GDCL) as the “Mandated Lead Arranger”, an aggregate financing of USD 30.51 has been raised from the two Lenders mentioned above.

To commemorate the financial closing of this landmark transaction, a closing ceremony was recently held at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon. Valued guests of the program included the chairman of SAPL Mr. Muhammed Aziz Khan along with its managing director Mr. Syed Ali Jowher Rizvi. The ceremony was also graced by the presence of the ED & CEO of IDCOL Mr. Mahmood Malik along with its Director (Investment) and Head of Advisory Mr. Nazmul Haque, the Director of GDCL Mrs. Farzana Chowdhury ACII (UK) along with the MD & CEO of GDCL Mr. Md. Rafiqul Islam, and as a representative of FMO, Senior Investment Officer, Mr. Willy Bulsink. Also present were the relevant team members of various parties of the transaction.

SAPL, through this state-of-the-art river terminal facility, will offer transportation of intermodal containers to and from the Chittagong Port, as well as Inland Container Depot (ICD) and Container Freight Station (CFS) services for handling and storage of intermodal containers. The total container handling capacity of the Project stands at 120,000 TEUs annually and the facility has started partial commercial operation from August 2015.

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    Md. Rafiqul Islam

    Managing Director & CEO

    Md. Rafiqul Islam is presently serving as the Managing Director & CEO at Green Delta Capital Limited. Due to his exceptional performance as Chief Investment Officer of GDC, Mr. Islam was promoted to lead the company to newer heights. Mr. Islam is a highly experienced professional in the realm of Investment Banking, specializing in Corporate Finance, M&A, Private Equity, Corporate Banking, Wealth & Portfolio Management.

    His extensive professional background incorporates proficiency in both Debt and Equity Capital Market products. He has played a pivotal role in numerous significant transactions involving the raising of debt and equity funds, including Foreign and local Syndication and IPOs across diverse sectors such as Infrastructure, Power, Energy, Financial, Agro, Textile, Telecom, Manufacturing, FMCG, and Food processing.

    Mr. Islam has substantial experience in Islamic Finance, particularly in Sukuk, covering the entire process from structuring to raising funds through Sukuk issuance for corporates. He is also adept at structuring Private Public Partnership (PPP) projects and infra deals, transforming them into bankable deals.

    With a professional career spanning over 21 years, Mr. Islam has built a successful track record of consistently creating sustainable value in the fields of Investment Banking and Corporate Finance. His accomplishments include raising funds from both domestic and foreign markets for both debt and equity.

    Commencing his career in 2002 with a major conglomerate in Bangladesh, Mr. Islam subsequently worked at Orascom Telecom Bangladesh (Vimpelcom) before joining BRAC EPL Investments Limited as Associate Director & Head of Structured Finance.

    Mr. Islam is also acknowledged for his contributions as a keynote speaker and panelist in various international and national conferences, summits, and TV media discussions on Capital Markets, Investment Banking, Private Equity, and Venture Capital. The government of Bangladesh has recognized his efforts in promoting the country among foreign investors. Additionally, he served as the Vice President of Bangladesh Merchant Bankers Association (BMBA) for 2018 and 2019.

    Mr. Islam holds a Master’s degree in Commerce with a focus on Accounting, and he has also completed his MBA in Finance from East West University, Bangladesh.

    Nadeem A. Chowdhury

    Director

    Mr. Nadeem Ahmed Chaudhury, is a dynamic professional having many years of experience in heading big organizations like Eastern Housing Ltd.
    Currently he is working as Chief Executive Officer of Bengal Development Corporation Ltd. He is also the Sponsor Director of Enrilco Ltd. He has experience in the Infrastructure Development business of more than 18 years.

    Abdul Hafiz Chowdhury

    Director

    Mr. Abdul Hafiz Choudhury, has over 40 years of experience in the corporate world. He is one of the founders and the past Chairman of Independent University, Bangladesh and a senior partner (retired from active service) of KPMG Rahman Rahman Huq, Chartered Accountants.
    He is a Director in the board of ICB Islamic Bank Ltd, Green Delta Insurance Co. Ltd. and New Zealand Dairy Products Bangladesh Ltd. He is also the Vice President of United Nations Association of Bangladesh.

    Naima Chowdhury

    Director

    Ms. Naima Chowdhury, is a qualified professional having experience of managing renowned business portfolio of East Coast Group related to real estate.
    She is also the director of East Coast Group, Bangladesh.

    Mr. Nasir A. Choudhury, Chairman, is a visionary and highly experienced professional. He has over 50 years of experience in the insurance industry and considered to be a living legend in his field.
    He started his career with Pakistan Insurance Corporation head office at Karachi, Pakistan in 1958. He is the Advisor and also Founder Managing Director of Green Delta Insurance Co. Ltd. the leading General Insurance Co. in Bangladesh since its inception i.e. 1.1.1986.
    He is also playing the role of Director, Chairman, Sponsor Director and Vice Chairman in different renowned organizations like Delta BRAC Housing Finance Corporation Ltd., Progressive Life Insurance Co. Ltd., Union Capital Ltd. etc.
    He received many prestigious awards not only for his contribution in the insurance industry but also in overall economy.

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