The FBCCI chief said that to build a healthy, prosperous and strong nation, it is important to set standards in all sectors including health, education, financial sector, tourism, hotel-restaurant, communication and transport. Jashim emphasised on improving the quality of land services and education in line with world standards to build a prosperous Bangladesh. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh has left many countries behind in terms of social security, poverty alleviation, and other socio-economic indicators, he said. Mentioning that Bangladesh is ahead of many countries in terms of Standardisation, the FBCCI boss said, “Bangladesh will be able to achieve SDGs within the stipulated time if it can ensure international standards for every goods and services.” “‘It is necessary to implement standard practice based on UN prescribed 5Ps — People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace and Partnership,” he added. Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun was present as the chief guest at the discussion. Expressing a positive attitude towards the FBCCI chief’s call, the minister assured to take initiatives to set up world class laboratory. With BSTI Director General Dr Md Nazrul Anwar in the chair the function was also attended by industries secretary Zakia Sultana.
Calling for setting up world-class testing laboratories in Bangladesh, the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry President Md Jashim Uddin on Thursday said that lack of quality laboratories hampers exports of processed agricultural products.
“Bangladesh has huge potential for export of agro-processed food products, but the lack of world-class testing laboratories is hindering entrepreneurs from exporting,” said he calling upon BSTI to set up a laboratory of international standard to harness the potentials of the sector.
He was addressing a programme titled, “Shared vision for a better world – Standards for SDGs” marking the World Standards Day at the Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institute in the capital.
The apex trade body chief said that setting up a laboratory will make it easier to achieve the goal of becoming a developed country as per Vision-2041.
In Bangladesh, the BSTI mainly formulates and monitors standards for agriculture and food, chemicals, jute and textiles, electrical, electronics and engineering products.
