http://www.theindependent-bd.com/details.php?nid=112295
Dilip for development of BSCIC estate in N’ganj
BSS, DHAKA
Industries Minister Dilip Barua yesterday assured the entrepreneurs of all possible assistance from the government for the development of BSCIC industrial estate in Narayanganj.
He gave the assurance when a delegation of Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) led by its president Fazlul Haq called on him today at the Ministry of Industries, said a BKMEA press release.
The BKMEA delegation discussed with the minister the problems of Narayanganj BSCIC industrial estate and the ways to solve those.
The industries minister said the main target of the government is to build a “Digital Bangladesh” by 2021. This needs development of the industries sector, he added.
He said the government would take measures to further expedite the existing investment friendly environment.
The BKMEA president said Naryanganj BSCIC industrial estate is the country’s largest knit industrial area, which basically depends on hosiery industry.
Knit sector is the single largest export base in Bangladesh, Fazlul Haq said and urged the minister to take steps for construction of roads and security fences for the development of Narayanganj BSCIC industrial estate.
Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) Chairman was also present at the meeting, among others, said the press release.
