Ready to start sugar production: BMA Academy trains Dhaka Sugar team

Dhaka Sugar’s new refinery in Bangladesh is almost ready to start sugar production. One key element in its successful start is the comprehensive training of its operating staff, delivered by BMA Academy. Our mission is clear: to perfectly prepare the Dhaka Sugar team, so they can control and operate the plant professionally and with confidence. 

Dhaka Sugar’s new 3,000 tpd refinery, a milestone in the history of the sugar sector in South Asia, will be setting standards in efficiency and sustainability. As well as supplying key equipment, BMA also supervised its assembly. 

BMA Academy: a training programme for Dhaka Sugar 

With its cutting-edge technology and considerable processing capacity, the sugar refinery requires highly trained and skilled operating staff. BMA Academy therefore developed a comprehensive training programme divided into four key modules: basic principles of sugar production, in-depth process knowledge, an introduction to machinery and equipment in the refinery, and technical knowledge of instrumentation, automation and operation.  

BMA Academy, BMA’s centre for education and training, has as its mission to deliver sound technical knowledge and the practical skills required in the sugar industry. 

BMA Academy gets team ready for start of production 

In the run-up to the official commissioning, both the offices and the control centre at the Dhaka Sugar refinery have been extremely busy: the entire sugar refinery team – operators of the individual stations as well as engineers – have been acquiring all the information they need about the plant and its processes. The sugar refinery has several stations, each playing its part in the overall process, and each requiring specific knowledge, so all items of machinery and equipment can be precisely controlled and monitored. 

BMA Academy ensures efficiency in energy usage 

The crystallisation step alone comprises more than 100 items of equipment, and there are around 80 in sugar drying. BMA Academy has provided an experienced BMA team that guides participants through the course, explaining each item of machinery and equipment in detail: its structure, function and role in the overall refinery performance. One key objective of this training is the production of high-quality sugar and the efficient use of raw materials, energy and water. Another focus is error prevention and maintenance, to prevent malfunctions. 

Dhaka Sugar refinery: seamless transition to successful operation 

The training before commissioning will help Dhaka Sugar exploit the new sugar refinery’s full potential right from the start and to quickly achieve operation at a high capacity.  

Thanks to the team’s knowledge and understanding of processes and technologies, the start of production at a high capacity is sure to be smooth and safe. This objective-driven training strategy by BMA Academy is a key factor in the refinery’s immediate and long-term success.  

Dhaka Sugar team benefits from training delivered by BMA Academy 

Dhaka Sugar staff have been highly motivated during the training. The exchange of ideas and in-depth discussions about the processes involved in sugar production clearly illustrate their eagerness to tackle the new challenges. Their commitment has also strengthened the relationship and long-term collaboration between Dhaka Sugar and BMA. 

BMA MENA: support for Dhaka Sugar training programme 

Colleagues from BMA MENA, our subsidiary in Tunisia, have contributed significantly to the BMA Academy training programme with their expertise. Thanks to their specific knowledge, we have been able to tailor the programme precisely to the needs of the Dhaka Sugar team, ensuring the staff have all the theoretical and practical information they need. The close collaboration with BMA MENA illustrates BMA’s strong international position and network in the global sugar industry. 

Dhaka Sugar refinery: commissioning scheduled for spring 2025  

Commissioning of the sugar refinery is scheduled for spring 2025. The Dhaka Sugar team will have considerable technical knowledge to ensure a smooth start of sugar production – thanks also to BMA Academy.