The contribution of local construction companies and building material suppliers to establishing the third terminal of the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) is proof of their capacity to provide world-class products and services, according to industry people.
Fan sales in heatwave: The demand for electric fans has increased significantly in Bangladesh as the scorching summer heat has become nigh unbearable in recent times.
Around a dozen local companies supplied materials such as rods, steel products and cement for the construction of the country's first metro rail, signifying that products made in the country are achieving international standards.
Rapid urbanisation, industrialisation and electrification in rural areas of Bangladesh has led to a boom in the country's electrical cable industry over the past few years.