Responsible business conduct crucial for trade competitiveness: Commerce Minister

Responsible business conduct crucial for trade competitiveness: Commerce Minister

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Tuesday asserted that Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) has evolved from an optional practice into a critical component for ensuring international trade competitiveness, attracting investment, and securing global market access. "In the rapidly changing reality of the global trade and investment system, Bangladesh is entering a new stage," he said....

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