Highlighting the urgency of balancing import and export operations, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina stressed the importance of diversifying export destinations and products to reduce reliance on a limited number of markets.
Media reports maintained this adding she emphasised the necessity of exploring new markets and diversifying the export basket, encouraging businesses to seek opportunities beyond traditional destinations.
She also reportedly urged exporters to exercise increased caution in repatriating funds generated from exports, emphasising the crucial need to maintain a balance between imports and exports.
The call was reportedly made during the inauguration of the 28th Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) at the Bangabandhu Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Centre (BBCFEC) in Purbachal, which spans a month.
Addressing the challenges faced by Bangladesh in global trade, Prime Minister Hasina acknowledged the need to overcome various hurdles and barriers to facilitate the global distribution of export items.