Philippines terms Bangladesh as potential market

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Economic Reporter :
A visiting Filipino trade team on Monday termed Bangladesh as a potential destination for enhancing trade and investment considering Bangladesh’s multiple supports for the foreign investors.
The trade team, led by Assistant Director of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) of the Philippines Agnes Perpetua R Legaspi, made the remark at a seminar on “Promoting Bilateral Trade and Investment between Bangladesh and Philippines” at the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) in the city.
The seminar was organized by DCCI in collaboration with Bangladesh Philippines Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BPCCI).
DCCI President Osama Taseer chaired the seminar while Charge D’ Affaires of the Philippines Embassy in Dhaka Leo Marco C Vidal, Commercial Attach of the Philippines Embassy Jeremiah C Reyes and BPCCI President and also DCCI Director Engineer Akber (AL) Hakim, among others, were present on the occasion.
Osama Taseer said the bilateral trade till now has been insignificant in terms of both value and share hovering around US$65 million during the fiscal 2017-18.
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