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LafargeHolcim Bangladesh Limited (LHBL), a member of Holcim Group has joined hands with Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) to conduct research together on building solutions with an aim to introduce customized sustainable building solutions for the country that will help to reduce cost of construction and also protect the environment.
In this regard, a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was signed between LHBL and the Research and Innovation Centre for Science and Engineering (RISE) of BUET, said LafargeHolcim Bangladesh in a statement.
BUET Vice Chancellor Prof Satya Prasad Majumder and LHBL Chief Executive Officer Rajesh Surana signed the MoA on behalf of their respective organizations at the auditorium of BUET Council Bhaban recently.
As one of the initial steps, both the parties will conduct R&D work on “Effectiveness of rapid hardening cement compared to other cement and its positive applications in the context of Bangladesh.”
Rajesh Surana said, “BUET is the symposium of knowledge and LHBL is the symposium of experience from the industry. Together we can offer innovative and sustainable products and solutions to the Bangladesh market.”
Prof Satya Prasad Majumder said, “We hope this partnership between BUET and LafargeHolcim Bangladesh will open up new avenues of collaboration. We look forward to getting support from LafargeHolcim Bangladesh on conducting R&Ds that would help in the development of the construction industry.”
The signing ceremony was also attended by Pro-VC Prof Dr Abdul Jabbar Khan, Civil Engineering Dept Head Prof Dr Md Delwar Hossain and Prof Dr Raquib Ahsan from BUET. From LHBL, Chief Financial Officer Mohammad Iqbal Chowdhury, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer and HR Director Asif Bhuiyan, Sales and Marketing Director Gazi Mahfuzur Rahman and other senior officials were also present during the signing ceremony.
