Bangladesh plans to establish modern meat processing centers in every district as part of an effort to expand safe processing, preservation and eventual exports, state minister for fisheries and livestock Sultan Salahuddin Tuku said.
Prime minister Tarique Rahman invited American companies to make long-term investments in Bangladesh, saying private-sector growth could create jobs, expand trade and deepen economic ties with the United States.
American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh leaders have pledged to help facilitate and mobilize an additional $5 billion in investment over the next five years through existing members and prospective American companies.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman said Sunday that maintaining peace and public order is essential for attracting investment, establishing factories and creating jobs.
Delta Pharma has begun work on a $100 million pharmaceutical manufacturing complex in Bangladesh’s National Special Economic Zone in Mirsarai, with commercial production targeted for 2029.
Bangladesh plans to establish an industrial park on about 400 acres in Bogura to accommodate growing demand from small and medium-sized enterprises, commerce, industry and textiles minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir said Saturday.
Bangladesh has emerged as a rapidly growing market for U.S. soybeans as American exporters seek to diversify sales beyond traditional destinations, according to the U.S. Soybean Export Council.
More than 200 small and subcontracting garment factories in Gazipur declared a three-day holiday from Thursday through Saturday after low gas pressure disrupted production and the closure aligned with the weekly weekend, according to a report in the Daily Star.
Bangladesh imported 9.2 tonnes of green chili from India through Benapole land port as the government seeks to increase supplies and reduce domestic prices.
Bangladesh has authorized imports of green chilies from India after heavy rainfall damaged local crops, tightened supplies and pushed prices to 400 taka (approximately $3.23) in domestic markets.
