He highlighted the government’s initiatives to address the challenge effectively.
The PM’s adviser was speaking at a press conference of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) held in the city’s Agargaon on Monday.
Salman F Rahman discussed the comprehensive steps taken by the government to boost exports, diversify trade, and create favourable conditions for expatriates to retain dollars in foreign accounts.
Salman F Rahman, also the Member of Parliament for Dhaka-1 (Dohar-Nawabganj), expressed confidence in the effectiveness of the latest initiatives.
He said, “The prices of some products in the country’s market have increased unreasonably. However, prices of many things have come down due to the government’s intervention.”
He said, “The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Commerce are working with other ministries on this matter. It is expected that the commodity prices will come under control soon.”
“Many new initiatives are being taken to boost exports and remittances,” he informed.
Rahman stated, “It has been decided to increase opportunities in these two sectors by giving importance to the export of leather and jute products.”
“If other sectors like the garment industry are given the same facilities, he believes multifaceted exports will increase.”
He also expressed optimism about many new gas discoveries.
Concerning multi-faceted exports and the readymade garment (RMG) industry, Rahman noted, “We have identified many new products for exports. For example, exports of flowers, fruits, and agro-processed products are already underway, albeit on a small scale.”
He said the export of garment products also started initially on a small or limited scale.
The adviser said furniture, refrigerators, air conditioners are also being exported now.
Earlier on the day, Salman F Rahman joined a views-exchange meeting with various stakeholders and discussed development plans for his constituency.
Dhaka Deputy Commissioner Anisur Rahman and Superintendent of Dhaka District Police Md Asaduzzaman were also present on the occasion.