Photo: BIGSTOCKBangladesh needs to evolve accordingly to stay in the gameWhen it comes to export figures, Bangladesh’s performance has been nothing if not admirable. Areas we need to focus on include building skills, expanding trade, exploring untapped markets, and most importantly of all, diversifying products which can have a strong presence in the international market. Bangladesh should also increase its focus on ICT and vocational skills, frozen foods, agricultural projects, finished jute, leather, and electronics. The vast potential of the blue economy should also not be ignored, and sea-based economic development can open up new avenues of export earnings. No doubt, garments and textiles have been our bread and butter, but as the world becomes more and more competitive, Bangladesh needs to evolve accordingly to stay in the game and win big.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 11, 2019 15:00 UTC