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Bangladeshi traders fear adverse effects of Iraq war

27/03/2003

Bangladeshi traders concerned over the added impact of the US-led war on Iraq have urged the country’s government to aid its already beleaguered export industry.

 

Between July and December 2002, Bangladesh’s exports fell 6.4% to Tk3.16 billion ($34.68 million). Exports of leather goods decreased 28.9% and footwear exports fell 28.97%. Fabric, ceramic and bicycle exports decreased 59.3%, 15.57% and 6.2% respectively.

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