Changrabandha. Patgram is a leading tobacco growing area and huge quantity of tobacco can be exported at a good price. The good number of interested parties is also visiting for the same. But we are unable to give any details of the stock as we do not have any direct control over the same in this areas due to lack of co-ordination. There is a good prospects of tobacco business.
HIDES & SKINS.
I have discussed with the State Trading Corporation of India who are very much interested to purchase. I understand that some parties of Bangladesh have started this business. Huge quantity of hides and skins are coming in Shiliguri, Jalpaiguri and Tetulia. The undersigned had discussion with local MNAS/MPAs who have agreed to arrange realization of taxes and levics or any other income from the merchants during export business. In that area we can establish our right on these commodities by issuing licenses.
FILM.
This Trade Mission had obtained an overscas offer from London who has officially confirmed to purchase the Bangladesh film “JIBAN THEKEY NEYA” of Zahir Raihan with 50% share of profit in foreign exchange. There is a good possibility of this trade in foreign countries. The film Division headed by Mr. A. Khayer, M.N.A. may organise the production of film and Trade as per decision of the Government. But this Bangladesh Overseas Trade Mission may obtain maximum offer with bargaining from the overseas countries and look after all trading interest of Bangladesh films in foreign land which will help Mr. A. Khayer, M.N.A. for any film-trade in foreign land. There is a prospect to produce a film on Bangladesh Liberation Movement in a joint venture with Indian investment. Such prospects may be obtained and examined for onward transmission to Bangladesh Govt. Film Division to make any trade agreement if any. The Board may issue valid document or license for film trading in overseas land with the recommendation of film division if the matter is related to trade in foreign land.
It is reported that some more Bangladesh film are brought for which the Film Division should be entrusted to treasure them, and any negotiation for maximum bargaining with foreign countries, with the help of Bangladesh Trade Mission.
CAMPHER (KARPUR)
Our Mukti Bahini have taken possession of about 40 packets of campher of Japan origin, along with 12 maunds of Dhup from the Shamnagar P. S. in Sundarban area. The owner of the goods Mr. Upendra Nath Sikder stated that the value of the goods will be about Rs. 30/35 thousand. The Bangladesh Government should take immediate steps to dispose of the same, otherwise the entire goods shall be damaged.
MEDICINES.
There is considerable demand of medicines inside Bangladesh where we may issue license to interested parties to bring medicines with proper licences and Royalty if possible.
