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Dhankhar urged farmers to see themselves as entrepreneurs with the potential to drive rural economies. He underscored the importance of participating in the input chain of agriculture (fertilizers, pesticides, machinery) and the output chain including storage, processing, and retail.
Anto Marcus, Secretary General of the Free Trade Zones and General Services Employees Union, confirmed that the company failed to consult workers as mandated by their collective agreement.
China has grown into one of Bangladesh’s most significant economic partners. In FY 2023–24, Bangladesh imported goods worth $16.637 billion from China, accounting for 26.4 per cent of the country’s total imports, indicating the growing demand for Chinese products.
Dhankhar urged farmers to see themselves as entrepreneurs with the potential to drive rural economies. He underscored the importance of participating in the input chain of agriculture (fertilizers, pesticides, machinery) and the output chain including storage, processing, and retail.
Anto Marcus, Secretary General of the Free Trade Zones and General Services Employees Union, confirmed that the company failed to consult workers as mandated by their collective agreement.
Entrepreneurs outside Board of Investment zones often face lengthy approval processes, with some projects requiring special gazettes and parliamentary approval, making it nearly impossible for independent investors to navigate the system without government intervention.
The situation places Sri Lanka’s Left-of-Centre government in a precarious position as it seeks to balance economic imperatives with human rights concerns.