Crown Cement hosts seminar on ready-mix concrete challenges and opportunities

Crown Cement PLC organised a seminar titled Ready Mix Concrete in Bangladesh: Challenges & Opportunities on January 24, 2026, at Le Méridien, Dhaka, bringing together academics, industry experts and professionals to discuss the current state and future prospects of the ready-mix concrete sector.

The discussion focused on quality construction, sustainability and efficiency in national infrastructure development, says a press release.

Speakers shared insights on technological advancement, regulatory frameworks, quality assurance and the role of innovation in addressing industry challenges.

Professor Dr M Shamim Z Bosunia, PEng, attended the programme as chief guest. The keynote address was delivered by Professor Dr Md Tarek Uddin, PEng, of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Islamic University of Technology. The session was moderated by Professor Dr Raquib Ahsan of the Department of Civil Engineering at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology.

In his keynote presentation, Professor Dr Md Tarek Uddin highlighted the importance of ready-mix concrete in modern construction. He identified key challenges including maintaining specifications, quality control, skilled manpower and standardisation, while outlining opportunities for sustainable growth through innovation and adherence to global best practices.

In his remarks, Professor Dr M Shamim Z Bosunia emphasised the need for stronger collaboration between academia and industry to develop resilient and future-ready infrastructure in Bangladesh.

During the seminar, Crown Cement outlined its role as one of the country’s leading cement manufacturers. The company pioneered cement exports from Bangladesh and remains the only cement producer to have won three National Export Trophies, maintaining export leadership for more than two decades.

Crown Cement also presented its forward integration initiatives through Crown Cement Concrete and Building Products Ltd, established in 2013, which operates across Dhaka, Narayanganj, Gazipur, Munshiganj and Chattogram.

The company highlighted its recent introduction of eco-friendly concrete blocks as alternatives to traditional clay bricks, including solid blocks and uni-pavers designed to reduce environmental impact.

The seminar concluded with a call for industry stakeholders to work collectively on innovation, sustainability and knowledge-driven practices to support the future of Bangladesh’s construction sector.