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“The Basic Study for a Deep Sea Port Developemnt in Cox’s Bazar Area” for Data collection survey on integrated development for Southern Chittagong region

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Country: Bangladesh Location Within Country: Cox’s Bazar, Chittagong	Duration of assignment (months): 5 Months
Name of Client: International Development Center of Japan Inc. (IDCJ) Contact Person: Atsushi Saito, Team Leader of JICA Survey Team Mail: saito.a@idcj.or.jp

Start date (month/year): May 20, 2015 Completion date (month/year): September 15, 2015

Narrative description of Project: The objective of this study is to collect basic information for a new deep sea port development in Cox’z bazaar area and also to conduct basic study related to the development of a new deep sea port. The study area covers the coastal area of Southern Chittagong region in Chittagong and Cox’z Bazar district, including Kutubdia, Matarbari, Moheshkhali and Sonadia.
Description of technical specialization provided by the firm: 1. Base study on the port sector of Bangladesh a) Information collection on the conditions of existing and under-development ports at Chittagong, Mongla, Payra, Pangaon and other river ports around Dhaka area Below information shall be collected and summarized by the Consultant: Length, depth and width of navigational channel Berth length and depth Terminal yard area List of handling equipments and their conditions Types of cargo handled and cargo volume statistics in the past 10 years Volume and frequency of maintenance dredging works Organization structure of port management including number of staff Financial status of the port in the past 10 years b) Information collection on the port development plans (Chittagong, Mongla) c) Information collection necessary for the demand forecast for bulk and container cargoes including the review of Sonadia Port Feasibility Study d) Analysis of transport capacity of existing road, rail and inland waterway between Chittagong and Dhaka or other major cities e) Information collection on existing survey drawings (topographic and bathymetric maps) Information collection on existing natural and social environment around the survey area g) Support in preparing the digital map/base drawings necessary for port planning h) Study of possible vessel size for the new deep sea port based on the analysis of international shipping market i) Review of Sonadia Port Development FS report with particular attention to the natural environment impact 2. Study of Natural/Environmental conditions for the proposed deep sea ports location The target location will be maximum 3 locations within the survey area and it will be instructed by the international port planning expert of the Joint Venture. Basically the study shall be based on the existing reports/data/documents but if necessary and instructed, site reconnaissance survey shall be done. The following information shall be summarized: Climate and Oceanographic Condition (wind, wave, tide. tidal currents cyclone, surge, etc) Geological condition including earthquake Topographic and bathymetric condition Hydrological condition (river flow, sedimentation, calmness of the target port area etc) Natural environment (fauna and frora, ECA, important species etc) Social environment (land use type, location and number of habitats etc) 3.3. Support on the pre-feasibility study including preliminary design of target deep sea port (industrial port as well as container port) The target location will be maximum 3 locations within the survey area and it \\ ill be instructed by the international port planning expert of JICA Survey Team. Investigation of availability of construction material such as reclamation soil/sand, stone, aggregate etc around the study area. With reference to the reclamation soil/sand, possibility of using the material from the hill in Moheshkhaki island could be one of the options. The investigation should include available area and amount of soil, type of soil, necessary permission of cutting the hill for construction purpose, the price of the land etc. In case the material from the hill is already being used as construction material, the type and capacity of equipment as well as the production rate shall also be investigated. Produce the drawings as per the given instructions including port layout, navigational channel, typical structure drawings, access road and rail Preparation of Preliminary Cost Estimate Preparation of Preliminary Implementation Schedule

Data Collection Survey of Priority Industrial Sector of Bangladesh

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Country: Bangladesh Location Within Country: Dhaka	Duration of assignment (months): 3 Months
Name of Client: The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Contact Person: Mikio Hataeda, Country Representative Email: bdoso_rep@jica.go.jp

Start date (month/year): January 15, 2016 Completion date (month/year): March 15, 2016

Narrative description of Project: • To collect data on high priority sectors regarding (1) their production volume: number of enterprises; percentage share in GDP; factor (labor/capital) intensiveness (2) the production linkage (backward-forward), raw material availability, supply chain (3) market situation, competiveness, export value, import value of the raw materials and finished products, (4) EPZ production status, investment status (5) major hindrances, obstacle or any other issues. • To estimate the current and future market sizes of above sectors and recommend the ways to develop the market in Bangladesh, based on the above mentioned information.
Description of technical specialization provided by the firm: Collect and present basic macro-economic data on Bangladesh, including the trend of GDP growth, GDP growth, GDP per capita, sector-wise composition of GDP and presented by Stacked trend graph, share of each industrial sector in GDP, growth of GDP by industrial sectors, , Capital, Investment (FDI, Domestic) , Money Supply, labor, cost of fund and other variables for the recent 10 years.Conduct data collection on high priority industrial sectors, which are Light Engineering, Metal Mold, Plastic, Agriculture, Food Processing, RMG, ICT, Pharmaceuticals, Leather and leather products, from authorized secondary sources for example, Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics; Ministry of Finance; Export Promotion Bureau; BIDS and relevant Chambers and associations etc. with regards to the production volume and value of production, number of enterprises (Large enterprises/ SMEs); scale of domestic market; percentage share in GDP; factor (labor/capital) intensiveness; Capital Investment; Energy Situation; number of employees; production machine tools (origin); usage; share of Import/Domestic parts; area wise concentration; major countries of export; trade related data etc. for the recent 10 years. Conduct thorough data collection on Motor Cycle sector from both authorized secondary sources and primary sources with regards to the GDP wise trend, production volume and value of production, number of enterprises (Large Enterprises/ SMEs), market share by producers, scale of domestic market and export share, percentage share in GDP, factor (labor/capital) intensiveness, Capital Investment, Energy situation, number of employees, area wise concentration, percentage share of imported (major countries/and domestic) raw materials/production parts, sales volume trend, number of sales retailers, subcontractors etc. for the recent 10 years. Conduct thorough data collection on Bicycle sector from both authorized secondary sources and primary sources with regards to the GDP wise trend, production volume and value of production, number of enterprises (Large Enterprises/ SMEs/ Domestic company/in EPZ), market share by producers, scale of domestic market and export share, percentage share in GDP, factor (labor/capital) intensiveness, Capital Investment, Energy situation, number of employees (Domestic/in EPZ), area wise concentration, percentage share of imported (major countries) and domestic raw materials/production parts, sales volume, number of sales retailers and sales channel etc. for the recent 10 years. Conduct a questionnaire survey at the retail/customer level on Motor cycle and Bi-cycle sector regarding number of retail shop by producers, used market size, customer satisfaction, complaints, age and regarding Quality, Cost, Delivery and Service (QCDS) etc. Report the production technology/Industrial standard of the products, investment climate and Tariff structure (including parts of motor cycle industry), technology transfer situation and R&D, skill development, usage etc. of the above 2 products/sector.

BOP/Volume Zone Business Support Coordinator

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Country: Bangladesh Location Within Country: Countrywide	Duration of assignment (months): 10 Months
Name of Client: Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO Dhaka Office)
Contact Person: Yuji Ando Email: yuji_ando@jetro.go.jp
Start date (month/year): 23rd May, 2017 Completion date (month/year): 30th March, 2018

Narrative description of Project: To support Japanese companies enter the BOP/Volume Zone market by appointing Coordinator who has a local entity, either a corporation or individual, with extensive knowledge and network of contacts in the local market to help collect information, arrange visits and to respond to wide range of requirements which emerge at various stages of business development to further enhance their business opportunity.
Description of technical specialization provided by the firm: Provided support for individual companies and cases designated by JETRO. Duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to, the following: a. Spot Survey: Conducted survey on specific market, regulation, business/living environment prescribed below as instructed by JETRO, by the date designated by JETRO. Conducting surveys regarding; (i) Market prices of the products and services (ii) Related legal regulations (iii) Statics data (iv) Others not listed above. The Contractor shall be requested to collect the relevant information upon JETRO’s request. b. Identifying Potential Partners (i) a. Identifying potential partners for Japanese company as directed by JETRO The Contractor, shall commence the search prescribed below immediately after receiving instruction from JETRO. Preliminary survey on and identification of potential partners. Identifying approximately 10 local potential partners/companies. Acquiring feedback from potential partners in the local market regarding the products and services designated by JETRO. (i) b. Acquiring feedback from potential partners in the local market regarding the products and services designated by JETRO. Acceptability on the products and services: proposal and advices on the necessary product modification, suitability for market potential. Affordability for the potential customers regarding the price. Proposal and advices to set up and expand the sales channels. Other information perceived necessary by potential partners. (ii) Arranging meetings with potential partners as approved by JETRO Taking appointments and preparing meetings Attending meetings and reporting to JETRO Arranging logistics such as accommodations, domestic transportation and interpreting for Japanese companies’ business trip. c. Support for start-ups with test marketing Arranging, implementing, support implementing and providing follow-ups on test marketing (focus group interviews, sampling surveys, etc.) by Japanese companies that has business ideas regarding a specific product, technology, or services. d. Briefing on BOP/Volume Zone market for individual Japanese companies Provide information on the country to Japanese companies visiting the country, as designated by JETRO. e. Preparation for JETRO staffs visit to the country. Conduct pre-visit surveys, arranging and attending meetings as designated by JETRO.

Feasibility Study on Logistics Network in the Asian Region Using Offshore Floating Container Terminal (OFCT) Structure

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Country: Bangladesh Location Within Country: Dhaka	Duration of assignment (months): 2 Months
Name of Client: Japan Offshore Design and Engineering Platform Technology & Engineering Research Association (J-DeEP)
Contact Person: Mr. Masaaki Kusano, Senior Managing Executive Officer CTO Mail: masaaki.kusano@n-kokudo.co.jp
Start date (month/year): April 2019 Completion date (month/year): March 2020

Narrative description of Project: The OFCT project study is the first study that took place in Bangladesh. The main focus of the study was to use the inland river route for different types of transportation, especially cargo and other water vehicles. That’s why J-DeEP assigned NVSL to do that study. The focus of the study was to investigate the logistics network using the J-DeEP proposed Offshore Floating Container Terminal (OFCT) Structure from the Bay of Bengal to the final destination. Initially, the tasks were divided into four sections: i) market demand analysis and forecasts up to 2040, (ii) legitimate condition analysis, (iii) probable location selection of three different sites considering different kinds of meteorological, hydrological, and other ocean factors. The following tasks were completed under the whole study by NVSL staff. Market demand analysis and forecasting of the OFCT; Initial site selection for the structure based on analysis of the different physical and forcing factors of the coastal zone; SPC formation; Econometric Model Development for the demand investigation; Whole project coordination; and; Inland waterways logistics analysis and forecasting; Project outcome: 1. Project planning and survey design; 2. Data and information collection; 3. Data analysis and report writing; 4. A detailed site selection report;
Description of technical specialization provided by the firm: Market Demand study The demand for the container transaction at Chittagong or adjacent area for export/import towards 2030; Current status of container yards capability and its problem; Way of cargo transportation from Chittagong Port to Dhaka after the opening of the container; The capability of the opening container near Chittagong Port (How many containers per day?); Way of container transportation from Chittagong to Dhaka or other locations; Current max and the average size of container ship/vessel serving at Chittagong; Size of domestic container barge; Critical issues for inland river cargo transportation; Current status of Panagon Inland Container Terminal (ICT); Legitimate study Legitimate　conditions to install and operate OFCT (relevant authorities, conditions precedent for approval, ownership of OFCT, and operator /service provider of OFCT, environmental assessment). Location selection study Possible location to install OFCT (Channel, Island, water depth met ocean conditions) (Candidate is inside the river or behind the island to have more quiet water, wave height less than one meter); Water depth of rivers in Delta area; (Remarks; These are made on –desk information and some data from MOS, CPA, etc. and covered in the scope of work); 4. Technical study Technical study of flow water movement and movement of onboard heavy facilities (mainly tankage) by met ocean conditions (High tide, monsoon, tsunami); Consider different kinds of coastal characteristics and coastal forcing factors and assess the vulnerability of the overall project site; Run ArcGIS based hydrological model i.e., SWAN model for that area to assess the future sustainability of the project site;

Market analysis to provide an overview of engine oil industry in Bangladesh such as market size, market demand, market growth, future opportunities

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Country: Bangladesh Location Within Country: Countrywide	Duration of assignment (months): 2 Months
Name of Client: JETRO
Contact Person: Yuji Ando Email: yuji_ando@jetro.go.jp
Start date (month/year): July 2018 Completion date (month/year): August 2018

Narrative description of Project: The primary objective of the Study is to do study works relating to the scope as described below in order to explore the possibility and feasibility for new entrants in the LPG market of Bangladesh and to grasp the overview of the market.
Description of technical specialization provided by the firm: • The total demand for engine oils (for cars and trucks) consumed in Bangladesh. • How used engine oils are disposed in Bangladesh • Whether engine oils are ranked as flammable or dangerous products in • Bangladesh. If ranked, what kind of license is necessary for the transportation and the • storage of used engine oils.

Coordinator STS survey, Market survey, and Business partner survey for Establishment of Efficient and Hygienic waste storage system in Bangladesh

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Country: Bangladesh Location Within Country: Countrywide	Duration of assignment (months): 29 Months
Name of Client: JAPAN CLEAN SYSTEM co., ltd.
Contact Person: Masataka YAMANO, Project Team Leader / Managing Director of JCS Mail: m-yamano@jcs-co.com
Start date (month/year): 31st July , 2018 Completion date (month/year): 31th, December, 2021

Narrative description of Project: JCS conducted business feasibility study in Bangladesh (in Dhaka and Chittagong) for approximately one year. In the initial stage, JCS intends to manufacture J-Drum in Japan and export to Bangladesh. In order to improve the quality and sustainability of service as well as its cost competitiveness, JCS assigned NVSL to conduct surveys for seeking qualified business partners in Bangladesh.
Description of technical specialization provided by the firm: General Tasks Mobilization of survey works shall commence immediately after signing of the contract. Prepare a work plan for the all survey works within I week after mobilization. Work plan is subject to JCS’s approval. Maintain close and regular communication through emails, phone calls, mobile communication apps, web-meetings. Progress report meeting at least once in every 2 weeks through web-meeting. Task 1: Marketing Survey Task 1-1: Prepare a work plan for the marketing survey within 1 week after mobilization. Prepare a list of at least 100 companies/facilities in Dhaka city and adjacent areas, and 40 companies/facilities in Chittagong city who meet the criteria specified below within 3 weeks after mobilization. Task 1-2: Visit and conduct interviews with approximately 30 companies, which will be selected from the long list by JCS. Questionnaire will be provided by JCS. Submit a draft report of the visited companies and facilities within 2 months after mobilization.Task 1-3: Coordinate and attend tele-meetings with the companies, which will be selected by JCS based on outcome of Task 1-1, Task 1-2. Assist JCS to obtain additional information by inquiring to the companies. Submit a Market survey report within 4 months after mobilization. Task 2: Secondary Transfer Stations Survey Task 2-1: Make or obtain a list and a map of Secondary Transfer Stations (STS) of Dhaka city (a list may be provided by DSCC, DNCC or ADB) and of Chittagong city. Prepare a work plan for the marketing survey within 1 week after mobilization. Should any permission from the municipalities be required, JCS shall communicate with relevant personnel of the municipalities for obtaining permission. Task 2-2: For extended survey, NVSL coordinated JCS team’s visit to STSs in Dhaka and Chittagong (approximate total of 10 days). STSs will be selected by JCS based on the draft report prepared in Task 2-1. Schedule of JCS’s visit to Dhaka and Chittagong is yet to be determined due to Covid 19. In case JCS is unable to travel to Dhaka, NVSL performed the extended survey on behalf of JCS. NVSL conducted field survey using a questionnaire (provided by JCS), and recorded the visuals (video and photos) of the STSs. Task 2-3: Supplemental field visits to selected 5 to 10 STSs in Dhaka for obtaining additional and detailed information may be necessary. Additional survey work may include night visit to STSs. Findings from Task 2-2 as well as the additional visits performed in Task 2-3 shall be incorporated into the STS report. The contractor shall submit STS report within 6 months (subject to change due to JCS’s travel restriction to Bangladesh) after mobilization.

Basic survey on current conditions of Ship Recycling Facilities in Bangladesh and issues to conclude the Convention

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Country: Bangladesh Location Within Country: Coastal Area	Duration of assignment (months): 1.5 Months
Name of Client: Japan Marine Science Inc. (JMS)
Contact Person: Yasuo Nakajo, General Manager Mail:


Narrative description of Project: To provide the local survey support for the project to analyze the current conditions of Ship Recycling Facilities in Bangladesh and check the issues for compliance.
Description of technical specialization provided by the firm: Method Making appointments with concerned parties: Email, Phone call and through using network and reference; Attending meetings and preparing minutes of meetings; Meeting accompany and meeting notes Environment and safety management measures: Desk study; KIIs with ship recycling yard, KIIs with MOI on the following: 2.1 Waste generation 2.2 Waste treatment methods, facilities and equipment 2.3 Training facility 3. Historical profile, work record (number, volume, etc.) of the existing recyclers: to discuss with 5 ship recyclers among the members of BSBRA for preparing the profile. Number of ICUs: Ship recycling yard = 10; KII with concern parties = 4; KII with MOI= 2

Survey for modernization of ship recycling methods in Bangladesh

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Country: Bangladesh Location Within Country: Countrywide	Duration of assignment (months): 2 Months
Name of Client: Japan Marine Science Inc. (JMS)
Contact Person: Yasuo Nakajo, General Manager Mail:
Start date (month/year): 1st Feb 2021 Completion date (month/year): 31st Mar 2021

Narrative description of Project: Main objective is to conduct a survey for modernization of ship recycling methods in Bangladesh
Description of technical specialization provided by the firm: 1. Collected basic information about the geographical conditions of the yard (update the acquired information). Update the following features in ship recycling yards in Sitkunda. Climate (Precipitation, wind and etc.) Terrain (Slope degree, low tide zone, low tide difference, low tide length etc.) Soil and bottom sediment (N value, heavy metal etc.) Water quality (water access, Groundwater depth etc.] Atmosphere 2. Analyze whether the factors hindering the modernization of ship recycling methods are due to geographical restrictions, and consider countermeasures: In order to modernize the ship recycling method corresponding to these items, you are requested to collect information through on-site reconnaissance / interview surveys, viewing yard layout drawings, etc., and to identify what are the factors hindering modernization as geographical restrictions. And then Analyze and consider countermeasures. Summarize these in the following table to clarify the issues. 3. Investigate the actual conditions of 1) physical characteristics, 2) working environment, and 3) environmental measures of the ship recycling yards: The following are what we have with regards to the ship recycling yards in Bangladesh as of the end of November 2018, on 1) physical characteristics, 2) working environment, and 3) environmental measures except for some improved yards. However, in this survey, you are expected to update this information by arranging the following surveys. Remote site survey from japan using webcams and interview surveys with site supervisors, Aerial survey using drone 4. Investigate ship recycling methods related to backward-linked industries: In addition to the interview survey targeting the roll mill factory and electric furnace factory (backward-linkage industry), you are requested to have interviews with cutting processing, pretreatment, and transportation companies as well in order to understand the ideal ship recycling methods in the course of the ship recycling as its value-chain. 5. Reconfirmed the procedure for current recycling methods: Investigated the method currently being practiced by interviewing related ministries and recyclers, taking into account the changes made by Bangladesh Ship Breaking Code 2018. 6. Organized issues from the perspectives of workability, efficiency, and safety: Information was collected through hearings at the yard, and issues will be sorted out from the perspectives of 1) what techniques/equipment/expertise are used, 2) how long it takes for completion, 3) how much cost will be incurred in order to complete these work under safety control. 7. Investigate the processing capacity of the temporary storage facility commensurate with the nature and amount of hazardous waste actually generated.

Market Research on Bangladesh Market in ECM (Electrical Construction Material) Category.

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Country: Bangladesh Location: Dhaka and Chattogram Division	Duration of assignment (months): 3 Months
Name of Client: INTAGE Inc. (INTAGE West Japan)
Contact Person: Yusuke IDE, Director Business Design Division.
Start date (month/year): December, 2021 Completion date (month/year): January, 2022

Narrative description of Project: The objective was to make a list of potential distributors in trade channel, to collect and analyze the information related to the distribution of the ECM products through various trading channels in order to make better marketing strategies through micro-analysis. In depth distribution research about the products provides information related to its retail presence, market size and share, sales achieved, how well the competitor is selling and seasonality of demand.
Description of technical specialization provided by the firm: The consultant needed to prepare the Distributor Candidates list with the following required information: Established year; Revenue; Sales Category and Sales composition; Main Brands; Other brands; Contact Information, etc. Following the research scopes of this study, the consultant conducted face-to-face discussion with the local ECM distributors in Bangladesh and collect necessary information. Based on the information, the consultant will make a shortlist of the potential distributor candidates. Following the discussion, the client will finalize the distributors’ list. The client has determined the ECMs (Electrical Construction Materials) in Bangladesh Market into two targeted product categories based on their priority: 1. High Priority ■WD: Wiring Devices ■SG: Switchgears ■WC: Wires and Cables 2. Low Priority ■LTG: Lighting ■Fan: Celling Fans The project included two deliverables: 1. Survey report: It included in-depth analysis on the products providing the information from the existing Distributors in Trade Channel related to the retail presence, market size and share, sales volume, competitor’s position in the market and seasonality of demand. 2. Distributor Candidates list with required information.

Market Study on New Entry Possibility in LPG market of Bangladesh (Phase-1 Survey)

admin — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 21:31:59 +0000

Country: Bangladesh	Duration of assignment (months): 3 Months
Name of Client: Tokai Corporation
Contact Person: Isao Koyama Mail: i-koyama@tokaigroup.co.jp
Start date (month/year): September 2021 Completion date (month/year): November 2021

Narrative description of Project: The primary objective of the Study is to do study works relating to the scope as described below in order to explore the possibility and feasibility for new entrants in the LPG market of Bangladesh and to grasp the overview of the market.
Description of technical specialization provided by the firm: 1. Industry Structure: • LPG market trend, LPG source, distribution / industrial structure (wholesale/ retail), and main players (business structure, challenges, strangeness, excluding financial information) survey • Consumer survey in Dhaka and Chittagong area (restaurant, cake shop, car (fuel conversion from gasoline to LPG), householder etc.) • Compare price with octane or fuel or CNG etc. • Government energy policy (especially regarding LPG) • Trend/Demand on the auto gas including householder, commercial and industry. (How to use it in householder and distribution channel like as case study.) 2. Extraction of foreign capital regulations, related laws and regulations, and risks • Regulations on foreign investment in LPG business and prospective survey on • future deregulation. • Investigation of LPG-related laws and regulations • Consideration of risks such as country, politics, diplomacy, etc. • Survey of candidate companies (making a long list) ; the list should include the following • data of all the enterprises holding legal licenses to conduct LPG business (excluding small ones engaging in the retail business) as well as big companies who have no such licenses but are interested in entering into LPG business: • Company name (head office location, facility location, market area, number of employees) • Business type (import only, bottling, distribution etc.) • Capital form (listed, unlisted, major shareholders)