Dhaka, Jan. 11 -- Bangladesh is missing out on untapped opportunities in the global packaging market-estimated at around $700 billion-due to inadequate policy support and the absence of export incentives, said Md Shahriar, president of the Bangladesh Garment Accessories and Packaging Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGAPMEA).

He said the sector has already demonstrated strong export capacity, with direct exports nearing $1.6 billion and deemed exports exceeding $7.8 billion. However, the industry has been unable to scale up further because of persistent policy and regulatory constraints, the BGAPMEA leader alleged.

Md Shahriar made the comments at a press conference on Sunday at Hotel La Vinci in the capital, jointly organised b...