Bangladesh possesses huge potentials in halal industry: Experts | Business

They said that it is now high time to build a unified, knowledge-based, and scientifically supported halal ecosystem in Bangladesh in order to harness the full potentials of the halal market. They also observed that it is not enough for a product to be merely permissible or legal under religious norms, it must also be pure, safe, and hygienic. The halal certification initiatives of the Islamic Foundation and the Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) have brought significant progress in developing the country’s halal industry. The speakers made these remarks at a focus group discussion titled “Development of Halal Industry in Bangladesh: Challenges and Opportunities” organized by the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) held at its office in...