Khagrachhari:A meeting held at the conference room of the Khagrachhari Deputy Commissioner's Office discussed the potential for expanding the district's exports of agricultural products and handicrafts. The event was organized under the Export Promotion Bureau's (EPB) 'One District, One Product' (ODOP) program.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Khagrachhari MP and President of the District Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Abdul Wadud Bhuiyan, highlighted the district's natural and geographical advantages in producing agricultural goods and fruits. He emphasized that enhancing product quality, adopting modern packaging, and strengthening processing facilities could elevate local products to meet international demand. Bhuiyan further noted that increased exports could enhance farmers' incomes, create jobs, and boost the regional economy.
EPB Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Mohammad Hasan Arif, who presided over the meeting, outlined the ODOP program's objective to identify and connect promising district products with global markets. He pointed out that mangoes, pineapples, oranges, bananas, coffee, cashew nuts, dragon fruit, papayas, and jackfruits, along with bamboo, cane, and handicrafts, hold export potential in Khagrachhari. Arif stressed the importance of quality control, modern packaging, and international certification to expand exports.
Khagrachhari Deputy Commissioner Md Anwar Sadat underlined the need for improving local products to make them suitable for international markets. He called for addressing bottlenecks in production and marketing, including storage, transportation, and market connectivity, with support from both public and private institutions.
Additional Superintendent of Police Md Mizanur Rahman, PPM, mentioned the significance of maintaining a safe and stable environment for export activities. He assured continued coordination with law enforcement agencies to facilitate the transport and marketing of products without disruptions.
EPB Director Kumkum Sultana presented on Bangladesh's export situation and strategies to enhance Khagrachhari's export capacity. The meeting concluded with an open discussion where local producers, farmers, and entrepreneurs shared their experiences and challenges related to export opportunities. Attendees emphasized the importance of coordinated initiatives, skills development, and quality production to align with international market standards.