Dhaka, April 29 -- Although the first international cargo flight took off from Sylhet Osmani International Airport, it has become more disappointing news than hope for local exporters and manufacturers. Because, no Sylhet products were accommodated on that flight. Although the flight with Dhaka's ready-made garments left for Spain in Europe, the potential opportunity to export tea, agricultural products, fish or raw materials remains blocked.

There have been inaugurations, water salutes and a flurry of words - all this has happened. But for those who have been dreaming of exporting from Sylhet for years, there is no real provision. Even though there have been demands locally for a long time, not even a packaging house has been set up at ...