File photo of Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi Mehedi Hasan/Dhaka TribuneAlso lauded the steps taken by the OIC for conducting the humanitarian assistance operations during this Covid-19 periodCommerce Minister Tipu Munshi has called for full implementation of the Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) among the Organisation of the Islamic Cooperation (OIC) countries. Munshi suggested forming a fund in the tourism sector, which is one of the most affected sectors due to Covid-19. “The investors from the OIC countries will be benefitted if they invest in these economic zones,” he added. Munshi urged the COMCEC countries to receive services from the Bangladeshi IT professionals since the country has attained notable success in the ICT sector over the years. Highlighting the overall trade capacity of Bangladesh, Munshi also sought support from the IDA, OIC and COMCEC for attaining halal trade certification, trade facilitation and developing transit infrastructures to boost bilateral trade.

Source: Dhaka Tribune November 26, 2020 16:18 UTC