Entrepreneurs urged to work more to boost economic growth

CHITTAGONG, Dec 3 (BSS): The entrepreneurs of the country's private sectors have been urged to play more proactive role to further accelerate the economic growth.

Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed made the appeal while speaking as the chief guest at the inaugural ceremony of a month-long Bangladesh International Trade and Export Fair-2014 (BITEF-2014) at Halishahar Garibe Newaz School field here on Wednesday.

The fair is being held with the support of the Chittagong Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CMCCI).

With CMCCI President Khalilur Rahman in the chair, the inaugural function was also addressed, among others, by State Minister for Land Saifuzzaman Chowdhury Jabed, former minister Dr Afsarul Ameen, MP, Mainuddin Khan Badal, MP, Mahzabeen Morshed, MP, and former mayor of Chittagong City Corporation ABM Mohiuddin Chowdhury.

He said the government is working relentlessly to ensure a conducive and corruption-free business atmosphere in the country.

Saifuzzaman Chowdhury Jabed in his address said two economic zones in Anwara and Mirsarai upazilas would be set up and 15,000 acres of land have been allocated for this.

Over 124 stalls including 10 mega pavilions, eight medium pavilions, 18 standard pavilions and eight banks and insurances have been set up at the fair covering an area of 0.20 million square feet.