Country earns Tk 1.43b by exporting ships, JS told
Wednesday, 9 September 2009
Bangladesh has earned about Tk 1.43 billion (143.45 crore) (US$ 20.85 million) in fiscal 2008-09 by exporting ships, Parliament was told Tuesday, reports UNB.
Replying to a question of Shah Jikrul Ahmed (Brahmanbaria-5), Information Minister Abul Kalam Azad in absence of Industries Minister Dilip Barua said that so far Bangladesh has exported eight ships, two container vessels and six ferryboats.
Responding to a supplementary question, he said the government would extend all out cooperation to facilitate the shipbuilding sector as this can earn a huge amount of foreign exchange.
Replying to a tabled question, the Industries Minister said the present government has taken steps to resume production in Chittagong Chemical Complex Limited.
Replying to a question of Shah Jikrul Ahmed (Brahmanbaria-5), Information Minister Abul Kalam Azad in absence of Industries Minister Dilip Barua said that so far Bangladesh has exported eight ships, two container vessels and six ferryboats.
Responding to a supplementary question, he said the government would extend all out cooperation to facilitate the shipbuilding sector as this can earn a huge amount of foreign exchange.
Replying to a tabled question, the Industries Minister said the present government has taken steps to resume production in Chittagong Chemical Complex Limited.