Commerce, textiles and jute, and industries minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir on Friday said that a new BSCIC industrial estate would be established in Pabna district within the shortest possible time.

He said that the government was committed to maintaining the country’s industrialization trend and simplifying business by removing existing obstacles faced by traders. 

The minister said this while speaking as chief guest at a views exchange meeting with industrial entrepreneurs at the Square Group conference room in the Pabna BSCIC Industrial Estate. 

Muktadir said that work to widen roads, construct boundary walls and improve drainage systems in the existing industrial estates would begin this year. 

For this purpose, he instructed the BSCIC chairman to quickly submit a budget and specific |proposals. 

Regarding the price of industrial plots and associated costs, the minister said assured that the price of the plots would be reviewed.

He also asked the authorities to examine whether any benefit can be provided to businessmen regarding industrial plot transfer fees and other fees. 

The minister further noted that the government’s main goal is to create a supportive environment for entrepreneurs so that they can run their businesses without hindrance.

He expressed optimism that the proposed new industrial estate in Pabna will add a new dimension to industrialization in the region. 

Industries secretary Obaidur Rahman, BSCIC chairman Saiful Islam and senior officials were present. 

After the programme, the minister visited various factories in the BSCIC area.