A delegation of Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI), led by its President Ashraf Ahmed, called on State Minister for Commerce Ahsanul Islam at his ministry at the Secretariat on Tuesday. State Minister for Commerce Ahsanul Islam on Tuesday sought cooperation from the business community to keep the market stable, reports BSS.
"There is no shortage of essential commodities in the country," he said.
Ahsanul made the comment during a meeting with the Board of Directors of Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI), led by its President Ashraf Ahmed, at his ministry at the Secretariat.
The state minister also assured the businessmen of full support from his ministry, said a press release.
He said that 'handicraft' had been announced as the 'product of the year' and the government had taken an initiative to promote the project of 'one village, one product' so that the non-traditional products can get access to international market along with other traditional items.
Regarding LC opening, the state minister said that based on bank-client relationship and trustworthiness, LCs were being opened regularly as the import continued.
DCCI President Ashraf Ahmed said Bangladesh has successfully signed and implemented three preferential trade agreements (PTAs) with Bhutan, D8 and APTA and two free trade agreements (FTAs) with SAFTA and SATIS.
Negotiations for 12 more FTAs and PTAs and feasibility studies are underway with key partners that might soon see a success, he added.
Ashraf urged the government to mobilise efforts to expand coverage to other potential markets.
DCCI senior vice president Malik Talha Ismail Bari, vice president Md Junaed Ibna Ali and members of the Board of Directors were present at the meeting.
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