Bangladesh fetches Tk 5cr from spot orders in German fair
Star Business Report
Bangladeshi handicrafts and gift item companies received orders of Tk five crore at a five-day trade fair in Germany. Nine local companies participated in the Frankfurt International Trade Fair titled 'Tendence-2006' with the help of Export Promotion Bureau (EPB). The handicraft fair began there on August 25. The Bangladeshi pavilions also received more than 152 business queries and made 64 new business contracts in the fair, says a press release issued by the EPB. The companies representing Bangladesh in the fair showcased jute goods, leather products, silk items and recycled glass products. The handicraft sector plays a significant role in employment generation in rural areas and also helps the country earn a handsome amount of foreign currency.
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