Common industrial features of

Bangladesh
 Presentation on common
industrial feature of
Bangladesh
1. Md.Matiur Rahman (133-23-3661)
2. Shahriar Shakil (133-23-3644)
3. Md.Soleman Nahid (133-23-3669)
4. Md.Monirul Islam (133-23-3651)
5. Md.Ariful Islam (133-23-3664)
6. Md.Nazmul Hassan Rayhan(133-23-
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 Common Industrial features of
Bangladesh
Like other 3rd world countries Bangladesh is a
developing country. Her economic development
depends firstly on agriculture and secondly on
industry. Although Bangladesh is not developed in
industry
It has given the opportunity of employment to millions
of unemployed, especially innumerable uneducated
women of the country. It is making significant
contribution in the field of our export income
The contribution of the industry sector to the
economy of Bangladesh has been increasing day by
day
 Common Industrial features of

Bangladesh
R.M.G - Garment Industry Large-scale production of readymade garments (RMG) in
organized factories is a relatively new phenomenon in Bangladesh. Until early
sixties, individual tailors made garments as per specifications provided by individual
customers who supplied the fabrics. The domestic market for readymade garment,
excepting children wears and men's knit underwear (genji) was virtually non-existent
in Bangladesh until the sixties .
 Common Industrial features of
Bangladesh
JUTE - Jute Industryplayed an important role in the economic
development of Bengal. At the beginning of the twentieth century,
Bengal could boast of only one manufacturing industry - jute. It
employed about a half of the total industrial workforce of Bengal.
In 1900-1, the export value of jute manufactures accounted for
nearly a third of the entire export trade of Bengal .

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 Common Industrial features of
Bangladesh
Power - While the power sectorin Bangladesh has witnessed
many success stories in the last couple of years, the road that lies
ahead is dotted with innumerable challenges that result fromthe
gaps that exist between whats planned versus what the power
sector has been able to deliver. There is no doubt that the demand
for electricityis increasing rapidly with the improvement of living
standard, increase ofagricultural production, progress of
industries as well as overall developmentof the country

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 Common Industrial features of
Bangladesh
Telecommunication - The telecom sector in Bangladesh is
rapidly emerging. Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory
Commission (BTRC) is the regulatory authority for this sector,
overseeing licensing, policy etc.
Calling Code: +880 SubCodes
1853 : Telegraph branch under Posts and Telegraph Department,
British India.
2012 : 3G mobile service is introduced by state owned Teletalk in
October.

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 Common Industrial features of
Bangladesh
Leather - Leather Industry developed in Bangladesh on a large-
scale basis from the 1970s. About 95% of leather and leather
products of Bangladesh are marketed abroad, mostly in the form
of crushed leather, finished leather, leather garments, and
footwear. Most leather and leather goods go to Germany, Italy,
France, Netherlands, Spain, Russia, Brazil, Japan, China, Singapore
and Taiwan
Bangladesh now exports leather, leather goods and footwear
worth around $1 billion a year, which accounts for only 0.005
percent of the global market worth $230 billion, said Shaheen
Ahmed, chairman of Bangladesh Tanners Association (BTA)

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 Common Industrial features of
Bangladesh
Pharmaceuticals :The pharmaceutical industry in Bangladesh is
one of the most developed technology sectors within Bangladesh.
Manufacturers produce insulin, hormones, and cancer drugs. This
sector provides 97% of the total medicinal requirement of the local
market. The industry also exports medicines to global markets,
including Europe. Pharmaceutical companies are expanding their
business with the aim to expand the export market.
 Common Industrial features of
Bangladesh
The economy of Bangladesh is largely
dependent on agriculture and many others
sector has great contribution
Foreign
Fiscal Year Total Export Total Import Remittance
Earnings
20072008 $14.11b $25.205b $8.9b
20082009 $15.56b $22.00b+ $9.68b
20092010 $16.7b ~$24b $10.87b
20102011 $22.93b $32b $11.65b
20112012 $24.30b $35.92b $12.85b
20122013 $35.00b $38.92b $16.00b
Contribution(Ind) in our
economy
 others
1. ceramics
2. Plastics
3. Ship building
4. Frozen food
5. pharcuticles
 Focused Topic:
Readymade Garments

Telecommunication
 Historical Background of RMG

Reaz Garments, the pioneer, was established in 1960 ,was the 1st
Readymade garments in Bangladesh & now the Number of factories
is about six thousand.
1984-85 was the raising period of RMG. (.1982 < 47, 1984-
1985< 587)
Bangladesh is now the 2nd apparel exporters in the world.
 Reasons for the development of Garments industry
in Bangladesh:

Falling down of Jute Industry

Development of Privatization

Free market economy

Cheap labor forces

Application of GATT & approved MFA

Setback of other countries (Sri-Lanka)

Domestic policies and environment

As it is a profitable sector
 Contributor of RMG
No. of garment Employment (in
Year
factories million workers)
2005-06 4,220 2.2
2006-07 4,490 2.4
2007-08 4,743 2.8
2008-09 4,925 3.5
2009-10 5,063 3.6
2010-11 5,150 3.6

Employment in RMG Sector

Source:Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA)
 Contributor of RMG
Year Shirt Trouser Jacket T-shirt Sweater
2005-06 1,056.69 2,165.25 389.52 1,781.51 1,044.01
2006-07 943.44 2,201.32 1,005.06 2,208.90 1,248.09
2007-08 915.6 2,512.74 1,181.52 2,765.56 1,474.09
2008-09 1000.16 3,007.29 1,299.74 3,065.86 1,858.62
2009-10 993.41 3035.35 1350.43 3145.52 1795.39

Main Apparel Items Exported From Bangladesh (m US$)

Source:Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA)
 Various problems of Garments industry in
Bangladesh:

Bangladesh imports raw materials for garments like

cotton, thread color etc. This dependence on raw
materials hampers the development of garments
industry. Moreover, foreign suppliers often supply low
quality materials, which result in low quality products
In addition to the fact that the industry is vulnerable
because it is highly dependent on the imported raw
materials
Labor productivity in the RMG sector of Bangladesh is
lower than many of its competitors. Bangladeshi
workers are not as efficient as those of Hong Kong,
South Korea and some other countries.
Most of the illiterate women workers employed in
garments are unskilled and so their products often
become lower in quality.
 Various problems of Garments industry in
Bangladesh (cont.):

Most factories, technologies used are not the latest

Insufficiency of loan in time
Uncertainly of electricity
Delay in getting materials
Infrastructure in the country is deplorably
underdeveloped.
Problem in taxes and so on often obstruct the industry.
In the world market 115 to 120 items of dress are in
demand where as Bangladesh supplies only ten to
twelve items of garments. India, South Korea, Hong
Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan etc, have made
remarkable progress in garments industries.
Garments industries often pay dearly for political
unrest, hartal and terrorism etc.
 Various problems of Garments industry in
Bangladesh (cont.):

Inadequate port facilities result in frequent port

congestion, which delays shipment.
Labor unrest for various reasons
Absences of positive role trade unions
Absences of compliances
The international market has withdrawn quota
advantage over garments export form Bangladesh
since December 2005.
Destruction of twin tower on 11 September 2001 and
invasion on Afghanistan and Iraq and depression in
money economy.
Bangladesh will have to compete with a larger number
of established and powerful suppliers of readymade
garments phasing out of MFA by the end of 2004.
 Recent Affairs &violation of LR

Rana-plaza Tragedy
Tajrin garment
Violation of labor Rules:
 Things to do for development :

Production of sufficient raw materials in the country.

Imparting training to make skilled workers.
Reduction of VAT and taxes
Conducting more research works for developing RMG sector
Assurance of safety, salary and other facilities of the workers
More advanced of EPZ
Proper advantage of water houses
Removals of export problems etc.
Removing infrastructural bottlenecks
Building additional supply capacity,
Use of cost reduction strategy, and
Increase in value-addition through backward integration.
The government of Bangladesh has to envisage the
attainment of self-sufficiency in yarn production by
establishing new spinning capacities.
 Things to do for development(cont.):

The Export Promotion Bureau, in collaboration with the

Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters
Association (BGMEA), undertakes various activities to
promote Bangladeshi garments in foreign markets
Organize annual Exhibition in Dhaka in which hundreds
of foreign buyers participate
Bangladesh exports a very limited category of
products. The factories in Bangladesh produce shirts,
jackets, trousers, and other garments, with high
concentration in the export of shirts of low price so we
have to bring diversities in this sector.
Remove labor unrest
Ensure positive role trade unions
Proper practices of compliances
Employment in RMG
Largest Exported Area
Women Development
Currency from RMG
Organization
Telecommunication sector
 Telecom industry in
Bangladesh
Bangladesh Telegraph and Telephone (T&T) department was created in
1971
Sheba Telecom (Pvt) Ltd was granted a license in 1989 to operate cellular
services in the rural areas of 199 upazilas
Pacific Bangladesh Telephone Ltd (1989) and Bangladesh Telecom (1989)
received the mobile phone license
Grameenphone (1996) and Telephone Malaysia International Bangladesh
(1996) were formed
Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission was formed in
2001
Egypt based Orascom acquired Sheba Telecom in 2005
Japanese NTT DoCoMO bought 30 percent stake in Aktel in 2008.
Market largest telecom operator Grameenphone listed in capital market
in late 2009
Bharti Airtel acquired 70 percent stake in Warid Telecom in January 2010.
BTCL Optical fiber
 Vision of Telecom industry
To encourage the orderly development of Telecommunication
System
To ensure in keeping with the prevalent Social and economic
realities of Bangladesh, access to reliable, reasonably price and
modern Telecommunication services and internet.
Services for the greatest number of people as far as practicable;
To ensure the efficiency of the national Telecommunication
System and it capability to complete in both the national and
international spheres;
To prevent and abolish discrimination in providing
telecommunication services and keeping with these objectives
to ensure effective control of the Commission;
To encourage the introduction of new services and to create a
favorable atmosphere for the local and foreign investors who
intend to invest in the Telecommunication Sector of Bangladesh .
 Fixed operators in
Bangladesh
Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (former BTTB)- Now
having the largest PSTN subscriber base..
Ranks Telecom Ltd. Currently on air, license re-awarded
Peoples Telecommunication and Information Services Ltd. Currently off
air, License cancelled by BTRC
Tele Barta Ltd. branded under the name Jubok phone Currently off air
Jalalabad Telecom Ltd. branded under the name Bijoy Phone
Onetel Communication Ltd.
National Telecom Ltd. Currently off air, License cancelled by BTRC
Westec Ltd.
Dhaka Telephone Co. Ltd. Currently off air, License cancelled by BTRC
S.A Telecom System Ltd.
Banglaphone Ltd.

The number of PSTN subscribers in Bangladesh as of February 2009 was

1.372 million
 Mobile phone operators
There are 6 mobile phone operators in Bangladesh. These are:
1. Airtel Bangladesh Ltd. Branded as Airtel, formerly known as Warid
Telecom

2. Grameenphone/Telenor Bangladesh Ltd.: Branded as Grameenphone

3. Orascom Telecom Ltd.: Branded as Banglalink

4. Pacific Bangladesh Telephone Ltd.: Branded as Citycell

5. Axiata Bangladesh Ltd: Branded as Robi

6. Teletalk Bangladesh Ltd.: Branded as Teletalk

The number of mobile phone subscribers in Bangladesh as of February

2009 was 45.21 million., rising to 99.87 million at the end of March
2013.
Some operators logos
 International
Satellite Submarine cables
There are 6 satellite Bangladesh is connected to SEA-
ME-WE 4 or South-East Asia
earth stations. Some info Middle East Western Europe 4.
shows that the number is The landing site of the Bangladesh
now 7. branch is located at Cox's Bazaar.
Bangladesh is also a member of
Talimabad & Betbunia
the proposed SEA-ME-WE-5, which
are two of them. will provide another submarine
Bangladesh will send its cable connectivity for the country
when its submarine cable is
first ever satellite implemented within a couple of
Bangabandhu-1 into years.
space in 2015 The company, BSCCL is the only
submarine cable operator in
Bangladesh
Reasons for the development of
Telecommunication
To face 21th century challenges
For global trend
To be a global villager
Enrich our culture through positive attitude
Cope-up with the worlds globalization
To bring the world in hand
To facilitate the unknown to be known
To enrich the rural people
Problems of Telecom industry in
Bangladesh
Lower speed of internet which causes waste of
time
Most factories, technologies used are not the
latest
Late connection of updated telecom like 3G, 4G
Lack of optical fiber cables
Less monitoring
Unwillingness or be late to make a decision to
improve telecom sector
More vats and tax in telecommunication industry
Moreover, foreign suppliers often supply low
quality materials, which result in low quality
product
Uncertainly of electricity
Things to do for development
Reduction of VAT and taxes
Conducting more research works for
developing telecom sector
Use of cost reduction strategy of
internet
Be self-builders of raw materials
Contributing more man-power
Improving outsourching
Giving training on it
THATS ALL OF IT