Welcome to BSAA,
Bangladesh Shipping Agents’ Association

The main objective of this Association is to resolve problems faced by its members and to make a positive contribution to the long term progress of the Ports and Shipping industry in Bangladesh. BSAA enjoys a high reputation at all official level including Ministry of Shipping, National Board of Revenue, Chittagong Customs House, Chittagong Port Authority, Mongla Port Authority, Payra Port Authority, Dhaka ICD, FBCCI, CCCI, BGMEA Etc. Its members are represented on several high profile committees formed by the authorities responsible to assist different departments to facilitate trade of the country increasing national revenue. BSAA also plays vital role in Port users forum giving valuable guideline to promote shipping trade in the country.

Short History of BSAA

To know the history of BSAA, we have to look decades back when a number of young and energetic Shipping Executives of Bangladesh, foreseeing the importance of an Association for the Shipping Community had formed a body and named it Bangladesh Steamer Agents’ Association.

The Outset

It was the 29th day of May 1978 the BSAA came into effect. The Ministry of Commerce Government of the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh granted the License No. 02 of 1978 dated May 6, 1978. As it is stated, in pursuance of section 3 of the trade organization ordnance, 1961 (Ordnance No. XLV of 1961) the Government is pleased to grant this license to this said Association and to direct that it be registered with Registrar of Joint Stock Companies, 40, Purana Paltan, Dacca (Presently Dhaka) under the Companies Act 1913, (Act VII of 1913) as a company with limited liability without the word “Limited” in its name.

Office in Khulna & Chittagong

It was the 29th day of May 1978 the BSAA came into effect. The Ministry of Commerce Government of the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh granted the License No. 02 of 1978 dated May 6, 1978. As it is stated, in pursuance of section 3 of the trade organization ordnance, 1961 (Ordnan/aboutHero.png1961) the Government is pleased to grant this license to this said Association and to direct that it be registered with Registrar of Joint Stock Companies, 40, Purana Paltan, Dacca (Presently Dhaka) under the Companies Act 1913, (Act VII of 1913) as a company with limited liability without the word “Limited” in its name.

Our Vision

To be an effective and efficient maritime administration transforming Bangladesh into a globally competitive maritime nation.

Our Mission

To achieve sustainable, safe and secure shipping, cleaner oceans and enhanced maritime capability through effective regulation, coordination and oversight of maritime affairs.

Reverent Board Members

Akhlaqur Rahman

Chairman

Mohamadul Haque

Vice-Chairman

Munir Sadique

Vice-Chairman

Nurul Alam

Vice-Chairman

Nurul Alam

Vice-Chairman

Mohamadul Haque

Vice-Chairman

Munir Sadique

Vice-Chairman

Employees

Mohamadul Haque

Vice-Chairman

Munir Sadique

Vice-Chairman

Nurul Alam

Vice-Chairman

Nurul Alam

Vice-Chairman

Mohamadul Haque

Vice-Chairman

Munir Sadique

Vice-Chairman

Mohamadul Haque

Vice-Chairman

Munir Sadique

Vice-Chairman

Our Members

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