1. Welcome to the presentation from Bangladesh team. Welcome to the presentation from Bangladesh team.

2. 2 The Team  Members- –Md Abdus Sattar Mollah, Atomic Energy Commission –Abdul Baki, Ministry of Shipping –Sharif Md Mashud, Ministry of Shipping –Arun Kumar Bhattacharjee, Chittagong Port Authority –Md Moazzem Hossain, Bangladesh Customs, Chittagong.  Presented By-  Sharif Md Mashud

3. 3 Location

4. 4 Decision to Partner

5. 5 Benefits to Public  Secure Public health from hazard of radiation from illegal traffic.  Secure International trade and contribute to its growth.  This will certainly generate employment.  Employees associated with cargo handling will be safer.

6. 6 Benefits to Government  Contribute to National Security and enforcement of Law by preventing illegal transportation of radioactive substance.  Secure trade links between Bangladesh and the USA and other Trade partners.  Enhance CPA’s own security.  Express govt.’s commitment to the international community in maintenance of global security.

7. 7 Commercial Benefits  Allow containers shipped from CPA to quickly enter into commerce in the USA, Europe and other destinations.  Reduce lead time for exporters and increase competitiveness. This will certainly reduce the trading cost of the shippers.  Increase safety feelings among trade partners.

8. 8 Implementation Experience

9. 9  Very Early Stage.  MOU Concluded on 17 November 2008.  Preliminary survey by the USA team conducted in February  Parties identified potential locations of RPM’s and CAS.  Design requirements will be finalized in June.

10. 10 Resource Requirements  CPA and Customs will provide staffing for operation of the Radiation Detection System.  CPA is committed to provide all logistic supports.

11. 11 Megaport Initiative’s responsibility  Provide Equipment  Installation & Commissioning  Training to operational personnel, testing and Commissioning  Maintenance for an agreed period.

12. 12 Training  Ten Bangladeshi officials received HAMMER Training on 4- 7 May in the USA.  Operational manpower will receive training in the coming months.

13. 13 Scanning Cargo and Alarm Response  Not in Operation yet.  Trained CPA and Custom personnel's will response the alarm and decide about secondary inspection.  CPA and Custom officials will conduct detailed secondary inspection.  BAEC & Law enforcing agencies will be involved after identification of illegal trafficking.

14. 14 Sustainability  After project period CPA will take over.  Cooperation from Megaports Initiative will be necessary to maintain the equipment for smooth operation.

15. 15 Thank you

16. 16 Any Question?