Dnet, a leading social enterprise dedicated to empowering communities through technology and innovation arranged a roundtable discussion on the "Export Potentiality of Light Engineering Industry in Bangladesh."
The event held on Tuesday at the Dnet Conference Room in Dhaka.
Speakers said the light engineering industry has emerged as a crucial force in Bangladesh's manufacturing sector, contributing significantly to economic growth and employment.
This sector encompasses a diverse range of products, from spare parts and castings to machinery and electrical goods. Its remarkable growth, driven by minimal capital investment and focus on end-user needs, positions it as a vital backbone for the country's industrial development, they also opined.
The Co-founder and Executive Director of Dnet M. Shahadat Hossain stated that , “Bangladesh is a middle income country with a growing business sector. It’s important for the Light Engineering sector to lead this growth”
The organisers said the key objectives of the roundtable was the assessment of the current state of the industry, ways of Identification and overcoming challenges,
unlocking export potential, formulation of policy and collaboration between all stakeholders, and exploration of the integration of innovation and technology.
This discussion aims to analyze recent growth trends, global demand, and the overall landscape of Bangladesh's light engineering industry.
Executive Director of Dnet M. Shahadat Hossain moderated the discussion while Abdur Rahim Khan, Additional Secretary (Export), Export Wing (Ministry of Commerce) presented the keynote speech.
The organisers invited all stakeholders, including industry experts, policymakers, academics, and development partners, to participate in this crucial discussion. The roundtable presented a valuable opportunity to collectively explore and unlock the vast export potential of Bangladesh's light engineering industry, paving the way for sustainable economic growth and development.
Dnet is a social enterprise driven by the mission of empowering marginalized communities through technology and information. We leverage social and technological innovations to implement development initiatives at the national, constitutional, and international levels. Our commitment to fostering inclusive growth aligns perfectly with the goals of this roundtable discussion.
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