The government is planning to set up dedicated light engineering industrial park in five districts -- Dhaka, Narayanganj, Jashore, Bogura and Narsingdi -- to harness the immense potential of the domestic light engineering industry, reports BSS.
At the same time, Light Engineering Training Institute will also be set up.
The decision was taken at an inter-ministerial meeting held at the Industries Ministry in the city on Tuesday, said a press release.
Industries Secretary KM Ali Azam presided over the meeting while SME Foundation Managing Director Md Shafiqul Islam, Bangladesh Chamber of Industries (BCI) President Anwarul Alam Chowdhury (Parvez) and BSCIC Director Dr Moh a Abdus Salam, among others, spoke at the meeting.
KM Ali Azam said the importance of the light engineering industry has increased a lot, as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has declared it the 'Product of the Year'.
Light engineering industrial parks to be set up in five districts
FE Team | Published: September 08, 2020 22:15:16
Light engineering industrial parks to be set up in five districts
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