Dhaka, Sept. 24 -- Bangladesh's toy industry has shown promise but continues to fall short of its global potential, largely due to tariff barriers, infrastructure gaps, and the absence of a supportive policy framework, according to industry leaders.

Stakeholders at a focus group discussion in Dhaka on Tuesday stressed that unless these challenges are addressed, the sector will remain underutilised despite its growing domestic base and expanding international demand.

The discussion, titled "Diversifying the Export Basket: Innovation, Export Potential and Market Expansion of the Toy Manufacturing Industry," was organised by the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI).

Participants underscored that the global toy market, valued at o...