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Vol. 5 Num 361 Fri. June 03, 2005  
   
Business


SEDF, BGMEA sign MoU to host LDC meet
SouthAsia Enterprise Development Facility (SEDF) will help Bangladesh Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association (BGMEA) host a conference of 15 Asian least developed countries (LDCs) in Dhaka between June 20 and 23.

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) to this effect was signed between SEDF and BGMEA yesterday at the SEDF office, says a press release.

SEDF General Manger Anil Sinha and BGMEA President Annisul Huq signed the MoU on behalf of their organisations.

The objective of the meeting is to develop a common front among Asian LDCs regarding the TRADE Bill, 2005.

Marlon Lezama, program manager (Business Enabling Environment) of SEDF, M Fasihur Rahman, BGMEA secretary, and other senior officials from both the sides were also present at the signing ceremony.

SEDF is a multi donor project managed by the International Finance Corporation of the World Bank Group.