PM for expansion of export market, diversification of products

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has laid emphasis on the expansion of the export market and diversification of production.

"In order to increase exports, the market should be expanded alongside diversification of products," she said when leaders of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) paid a courtesy call at her official residence Ganabhaban on Sunday.

Sheikh Hasina also urged businessmen to pay special attention to ensure the quality of the produced goods.

Prime Minister's Deputy Press Secretary KM Shakhawat Moon, in a media briefing, said that during the meeting, the BGMEA delegation briefed the premier about business, trade, exports and recent market situations.

As the delegation members pointed out some problems caused by various reasons, including the global situation, the Prime Minister listened to them attentively and assured them of solving those as soon as possible.

The delegation included BGMEA President Farooq Hasan, former President and former Commerce Minister Tipu Munsi, former Presidents Abdus Salam Murshidi, Shafiul Islam, Siddiqur Rahman, and other leaders of the organization.

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