, Feb. 24 -- The government has decided to reopen sick and closed industrial units in the country involving private entrepreneurs in a move aimed at creating employment.

"The Prime Minister has directed the ministries concerned to take steps to reopen the sick and closed industrial units," Prime Minister's Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Rumon said on Tuesday.

He said the initiative will be implemented in collaboration with private entrepreneurs so that new employment opportunities can be created.

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Reopening sick and closed industrial units to generate jobs was one of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's election pledges.

According to the directive, sick and c...