Along with
readymade garments sector; IT, ceramics, pharmaceuticals, footwear, banking and
healthcare sectors of Bangladesh are increasingly grabbing attention of the
international market. There are some key factors behind this such as top class
training of human resources, export diversification, large foreign and local
investments, adapting modern technology and the dynamic change in the local
corporate culture.
Mizanur
Rahman, Marketing Director of Square Pharmaceuticals stated in a discussion that
a big number of their products are in a very high demand in the international
market as it has the quality to compete with any recognized international
brand.
Bangladesh is
currently ranking at number 2 in the leading readymade garment exporting
countries of the world. According to Mr Abdus Salam Murshedy, former president
of Bangladesh Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association, there are more
than two hundred local apparel companies regularly exporting high quality
products. Some companies are exporting top quality woven fabric as well. He
stated that Bangladesh has the quality to compete with any other textile mills
in Asia.
Senior Vice
President of Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services
(BASIS), Shameem Ahsan, said in an interview that there are a few local
companies who made their mark in the international market in software and IT
sector. These companies have been competing with Indian, Chinese and American
companies. A Bangladeshi IT firm named Reve System has sold its VoIP software
solution products all across the globe. Tiger IT has completely taken over the
biometric device market in Bangladesh overthrowing some big international
names.
Bangladesh can
export even more products and get more investments if issues like energy crises
and frequent strikes can be taken care of. More international appreciation and
acceptance are expected in the next five years time.
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