The government has started discussions with major importer countries for Bangladeshi goods on how to offset the loss incurred from the coronavirus spread.
“We are in discussion with the EU, the US and G7 countries. We have informed them about our situation and are trying to offset the loss,” Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen said in a video briefing on Tuesday.
He said that according to the BGMEA (Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association), the export loss due to coronavirus would be around two billion dollars.
We have assigned our concerned department to assess the loss in exports and in remittances, the minister added.
The minister, however, mentioned that local enterprises are producing corona preventive gears and already countries like the USA has requested Bangladesh to supply the gears.
He also informed that the corona preventive equipment from China will arrive in the country on Thursday by a special flight.
Some private firms are also importing corona preventive equipment from China which will be available within a couple of days, Dr Momen added.