Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (February 11) underscored the need for expanding export market apart from diversification of production.

She said: "To increase exports, the market should be expanded alongside diversification of products." 

The premier said this shen leaders of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) paid a courtesy call on her at PM's official residence Ganabhaban in the capital.

Sheikh Hasina also urged the businessmen to pay special attention to ensure the quality of the produced goods.

Prime Minister's Deputy Press Secretary KM Shakhawat Moon, in a media briefing, said that during the meeting, the BGMEA delegation briefed the premier about business, trade, exports and recent market situations.

As the delegation members pointed out some problems caused by various reasons, including the global situation, the Prime Minister listened to them attentively and assured them of solving those as soon as possible.

The delegation included BGMEA President Farooq Hasan, former President and former Commerce Minister Tipu Munsi, former Presidents Abdus Salam Murshidi, Shafiul Islam and Siddiqur Rahman and other leaders of the organization.

BDST: 1555 HRS, FEB 11, 2024
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