Proper planning needed for boosting border trade with Myanmar

CHITTAGONG, Jan 24: Newly-appointed Bangladesh Ambassador to Myanmar Ahmad Rahim said here yesterday that there was a very good prospect for expanding Bangladesh-Myanmar border trade, reports BSS.

"Myanmar may import increasing quantities of jute goods, rods, malamine products, pharmaceuticals etc from Bangladesh while Bangladesh can explore all possibilities in this connection," he said.

Ambassador Rahim said this during the meeting with leaders of Chittagong chamber here. He said Myanmar has a vast natural resource base and there is an ample scope for expanding trade between the two neighbours for which proper approach and planning are needed.

Senior Vice President of the Chamber Saifuzzaman Chowdhury and member Syed Mahmudul Haq called upon Ambassador Ahmed Rahim to utilise his diplomatic opportunities for Bangladesh-Myanmar cooperation in promoting trade and setting up joint venture industries.

In this connection they called for expediting implementation of the agreement for setting up of 5000-ton clinker factory in Myanmar. They also suggested development of the road from Mangdo (Myanmar) to Link Road (Cox's Bazar) for the convenience of border trades between the two countries.