, April 6 -- Bangladesh Bank Governor Md Mostaqur Rahman on Monday stressed the need for greater focus on cottage, micro, small and medium enterprises (CMSMEs) and the agriculture sector to boost economic growth and create employment.

The governor made the remarks when a Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) delegation, led by its President Taskeen Ahmed, paid a courtesy call on him at the central bank headquarters in Motijheel.

The governor said the economy has become overly dependent on a limited number of products, services and export markets in recent years, underscoring the urgency of diversification through CMSMEs and agro-based sectors.

"This will help stimulate the domestic economy and generate employment," he said, add...