Work to explore new markets: PM

Risingbd Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has urged all to work in a bid to find out new markets with a view to taking local products to the competitive edge in the global market.

The Prime Minister said this at the inaugural function of the 23rd Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF- 2018) at Sher-E-Bangla Nagar in the city on Monday.

Sheikh Hasina, in her speech, also called upon to create opportunity in product diversification and improve the quality of their products.

There are a total of 589 stalls and pavilions including 64 premium pavilions, 27 foreign pavilions and eight mini foreign pavilions and also 24 food stalls in the fair venue.

A total of 43 foreign organisations including India, Bhutan, Pakistan, China, the United States, the United Kingdom, Nepal, Japan, Australia, Germany, Hong Kong and the Arab Emirates are participating in the fair this year.

Adequate measures have been taken by the Police Administration to ensure safety and security of local and foreign visitors. The authorities have installed 500 CCTVs as part of their security measures.

The fair will remain open for visitors from 10am to 10 pm up to January 31 and the entry fee for an adult is Taka 30 and for children at Taka 20.



risingbd/Dhaka/Jan 1, 2018/Mukul