Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday underlined the need for expanding the markets for the country's export products.
“In order to boost exports the markets for our products should be expanded along with their diversification ,” Hasina said.
The prime minister made the remarks when a delegation of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) called on her at the Prime Minister's Office.
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She asked the business people to pay special attention on the quality of the products.
Prime Minister's Deputy Press Secretary KM Shakhawat Moon told reporters that the BGMEA delegation briefed the prime minister about business, trade, exports and recent market conditions.
The PM gave patience hearing when the delegation members referred to some problems arising from various factors including the global situation and assured to solve those.
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The delegation included BGMEA President Faruque Hassan, former BGMEA President and former Commerce Minister Tipu Munsi, former Presidents Abdus Salam Murshedy, Md Shafiul Islam and Md Siddiqur Rahman.