Bangladesh needs dedicated authority to unlock $7.7 trillion global halal economy: Stakeholders
The Business Standard (Economy) · ৭ নভে, ২০২৬
Bangladesh's halal exports stand at just $943m.
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- Bangladesh could tap into the $7.7 trillion global halal economy, but unlocking its potential will require a dedicated regulatory and development authority to streamline certification, ensure supply-chain traceability and improve access to international markets, industry stakeholders have said.
- They noted that despite having a Muslim-majority population and a substantial domestic production base, Bangladesh exported halal products worth just $943 million in the fiscal year 2025-26, leaving considerable room for growth.
- In his keynote presentation, Md Mominul Islam of Daffodil International University said the global halal economy was valued at $7.7 trillion in 2024, according to Dinar Standard's Global Islamic Economy Report 2024.
বিসিএস ও ভর্তি পরীক্ষা তথ্য ছক (Exam Fact Sheet)
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| ধরন | তথ্য | প্রতিবেদনের যে বাক্য থেকে নেওয়া |
|---|---|---|
Figure | $7.7 | “Bangladesh could tap into the $7.7 trillion global halal economy, but unlocking its potential will require a dedicated regulatory and development authority to streamline certification, ensure supply-chain traceability and improve access to international markets, industry stakeholders have said.” |
Figure | $943 million | “They noted that despite having a Muslim-majority population and a substantial domestic production base, Bangladesh exported halal products worth just $943 million in the fiscal year 2025-26, leaving considerable room for growth.” |
Date | 7 November | “They were speaking at Investors Meet Up 3.0, jointly organised by BDFairs and Junior Chamber International Dhaka Achievers, in cooperation with the Bangladesh Chamber of Industries (BCI), Leather Foundation of Bangladesh and Japan-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Dhaka today (7 November).” |
Figure | 6.2% | “The market is projected to expand at an annual rate of 6.2%, reaching $12.6 trillion by 2034 and serving around 1.9 billion Muslim consumers.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
The act of certifying.
“Bangladesh could tap into the $7.7 trillion global halal economy, but unlocking its potential will require a dedicated regulatory and development authority to streamline certification, ensure supply-chain traceability and improve access to international markets, industry stakeholders have said.”
Significant; worth considering.
“They noted that despite having a Muslim-majority population and a substantial domestic production base, Bangladesh exported halal products worth just $943 million in the fiscal year 2025-26, leaving considerable room for growth.”
The ability to trace (identify and measure) all the stages that led to a particular point in a process that consists of a chain of interrelated events
“Bangladesh could tap into the $7.7 trillion global halal economy, but unlocking its potential will require a dedicated regulatory and development authority to streamline certification, ensure supply-chain traceability and improve access to international markets, industry stakeholders have said.”
Having a substance; actually existing.
“They noted that despite having a Muslim-majority population and a substantial domestic production base, Bangladesh exported halal products worth just $943 million in the fiscal year 2025-26, leaving considerable room for growth.”
To synchronize (activities).
“Stakeholders at a business conference on Saturday called for establishing a Halal Industry Development Authority of Bangladesh (HIDAP), drawing on the experiences of Malaysia and Indonesia, to coordinate the sector's development and strengthen the country's competitiveness in global markets.”
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Bangladesh could tap into the $7.7 trillion global halal economy, but unlocking its potential will require a dedicated regulatory and development authority to streamline certification, ensure supply-chain traceability and improve access to international markets, industry stakeholders have said.
They noted that despite having a Muslim-majority population and a substantial domestic production base, Bangladesh exported halal products worth just $943 million in the fiscal year 2025-26, leaving considerable room for growth.
Stakeholders at a business conference on Saturday called for establishing a Halal Industry Development Authority of Bangladesh (HIDAP), drawing on the experiences of Malaysia and Indonesia, to coordinate the sector's development and strengthen the country's competitiveness in global markets.
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1.Bangladesh could tap into the _____ trillion global halal economy, but unlocking its potential will require a dedicated regulatory and development authority to streamline certification, ensure supply-chain traceability and improve access to international markets, industry stakeholders have said.
Questions 2–3: Complete the sentences. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.They noted that despite having a Muslim-majority population and a substantial domestic production base, Bangladesh exported _____ products worth just $943 million in the fiscal year 2025-26, leaving considerable room for growth.
3.Stakeholders at a business conference on Saturday called for establishing a Halal Industry Development Authority of Bangladesh (HIDAP), drawing on the experiences of Malaysia and Indonesia, to coordinate the sector's development and strengthen the country's competitiveness in _____ markets.
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IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Trade & exports
Should a country depend mainly on one industry, such as garments, for its exports? What are the risks?
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