In an effort to brand Bangladesh, business leaders in the country have floated a unique idea called the ‘Flags for Friendship’.
Media reports maintained this adding, as part of the initiative Bangladesh’s national flag will be hoisted on foreign cargo vessels that anchor at the Chittagong Port — Chittagong Port is the premier sea port of Bangladesh and handles bulk of exports and imports including all-important apparel shipments — to highlight the country’s progress even as a bilateral committee consisting representatives of Bangladesh and of other countries concerned will be formed under this initiative.
Meanwhile, speaking to the media, convener of the programme and adviser to the Korea-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KBCCI) Shahab Uddin Khan, reportedly, claimed eight trade bodies have already joined the initiative even if efforts are on gradually bring in others as well.
