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Bangladesh sets ambitious export target

06/10/2009

The Bangladeshi government’s target for the 2009-10 financial year is 13% higher than last year’s, according to the customs ministry. The new target for the year is $17.6 billion.

The export target for footwear is up 1.3%, as is the target for leather. Meanwhile, ready-made garments are expected to account for 79.5% of total exports.

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