Thakurgaon, May 9 -- Industries Minister Khandker Abdul Muktadir has said that more industrial establishments will be set up across the country to create employment opportunities and reduce unemployment.

He made the remarks on Saturday morning while inspecting the Thakurgaon BSCIC Food Processing Industrial Estate, adding that a large industrial park is being developed in the district to accelerate industrialisation and generate jobs for around 25,000 people.

"Unemployment must be reduced through job creation. With that goal, new factories and investment are being encouraged. A new industrial park is being constructed on around 50 acres of land in Thakurgaon, where 251 plots will be available for industrial use. Entrepreneurs may take t...