Bangladesh is tapping into the vast potential for exporting agro-processed products, with exports growing significantly over recent years. The country currently exports over **700 items**, including key products like frozen fish, processed meat, and various fruits and vegetables, to **145 countries**.
Despite challenges such as quality control and packaging issues, the agro-processing sector is seen as a major driver for economic growth, with the potential to create jobs and increase foreign exchange earnings. The government is focusing on enhancing production capabilities and addressing barriers to fully realize this potential in the global market.
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[1] https://bida.gov.bd/agro-processing
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[7] https://apps.fas.usda.gov/newgainapi/api/Report/DownloadReportByFileName?fileName=Exporter+Guide+Annual_Dhaka_Bangladesh_BG2024-0005.pdf
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