Day: October 10, 2026

Senior Reporter / The Legal Voice24 Media : Dhaka, 9 October: State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salauddin Tuku today emphasised the importance of developing domestic industries and achieving economic self-reliance by establishing industrial factories and enterprises through local initiatives. State Minister made the remarks as the chief guest at the closing ceremony of the “BUTEX-ITET Dye-Chem Expo-2026,” held this evening at the Bangladesh University of Textiles (BUTEX) in Tejgaon, Dhaka. “Our collective goal should be to transform Bangladesh into a self-reliant and self-sufficient nation. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, the government is working towards achieving this objective,” the state minister said. He urged everyone to work together for national development and public welfare, guided by the spirit of “Bangladesh First.” Highlighting the country’s demographic potential, the state minister said Bangladesh’s 200 million people should be viewed as an asset rather than a burden. “If we can transform our vast population into a productive workforce, no country can be richer than ours. Driven by patriotism, we must move Bangladesh forward through our dedication and hard work,” he said. Emphasising the importance of strengthening academia-industry linkages, the state minister said direct engagement between students and industrial enterprises provides students with practical exposure to real-world working environments. This enables them to apply their academic knowledge and skills more effectively in their professional careers. He praised the initiative, noting that educational institutions have a vital role to play in preparing future generations through innovation and industry-oriented learning. Addressing the country’s economic situation, the state minister said the government had assumed office amid significant economic challenges, including difficulties in the banking and financial sectors inherited from the previous government. He also noted that global conflicts and economic uncertainty had put pressure on energy supplies and commodity prices in many countries. Despite these challenges, he said, the government had been making concerted efforts to stabilise the economy and advance national development since taking office. The closing ceremony was chaired by BUTEX Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Engineer Md Julhash Uddin. Engineer Mahbuba Hakim, MP for Reserved Seat-48; Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) President Engineer Mahmud Hasan Khan; Institute of Textile Engineers and Technologists (ITET) Bangladesh President and Managing Director of Mempair Limited Engineer Enayet Hossain; and ITET Bangladesh General Secretary Engineer ASM Hafizur Rahman Nixon attended the event as special guests.