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Vol. 5 Num 7 Thu. June 03, 2004  
   
Business


Altaf opens month -long training on leather, footwear


Commerce Minister Altaf Hossain Choudhury yesterday inaugurated a month-long training programme on leather, footwear and leather goods sector organised by Bangladesh College of Leather Technology.

The commerce minister said the government's export policy is to explore new avenues through sector- wise development.

Considering the export methodology, the commerce ministry has formed several business promotion councils including one for leather sector, which earns $191 million a year, he said.

He added the council will strive to boost export earning by overall development of this sector.