Representational photo Syed Zakir Hossain/Dhaka TribuneAmong the SME enterprises, over 84% SMEs are located in villages while more than 80% are cottage industriesMore than 98% of the total business enterprises in Bangladesh are SMEs and their contribution is 80 to 85% in the country’s industrial employment, according to a research. According to the research, among the SME enterprises, over 84% SMEs are located in villages while more than 80% are cottage industries. SME Foundation conducted the research, titled ‘Development of SMEs in Bangladesh: Lessons from German Experiences’. Managing Director of the SME Foundation Md Shafiqul Islam and Resident Representative of FES Tina Bloom, among others, spoke on the occasion. In his speech, Gowher Rizvi said Germany’s advancement on the SME sector is undoubtedly encouraging.

Source: Dhaka Tribune November 23, 2020 14:15 UTC