Dhaka Bureau: Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Mr. Pranay Verma, had a courtesy meeting with Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun. This interview was held today in the office room of the Minister of Industry. At that time, the relevant officials of the Ministry of Industry and the Indian High Commission in Dhaka were present. In the meeting, both sides expressed hope to continue cooperation in expanding trade and commerce.
During the meeting, the Indian High Commissioner said that India is interested in supporting small and medium industries. Mentioning the SME sector as the backbone of the economies of both countries, he said we can learn from each other. With the process we have started of trading in rupees, we need to increase the opportunities for the businessmen of both countries. He also said that we are interested in importing from Bangladesh among all the products that India imports from other countries that are available in Bangladesh. He said that training opportunities for Bangladeshis are increasing in various institutes in India, including ITEC.
The industries minister said we can take advantage of India’s cooperation in the technology sector and supply of raw materials for cement production. He also said that there is a need to increase the scope of cooperation of similar institutions in India with Bangladesh BSTI and Bangladesh Accreditation Board (BAB).
After the meeting, while talking to the journalists present, in response to a question, the Minister of Industry said that currently fertilizers are being produced in the country’s fertilizer factories and there is sufficient stock of imported fertilizers. Hopefully, there will be no shortage of fertilizers in the coming season.
