Dhaka, June 24 -- Khondker Abdul Muktadir, Minister of Industries, Commerce, Textiles, and Jute said on Wednesday that the government has made the stimulation of the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) sector a top priority to accelerate economic growth and expand national employment opportunities,

Speaking as the chief guest at a seminar titled "National Budget 2026-27: Expectations and Achievements of the SME Sector," the Minister revealed that the government is working to reduce the time required for a business to secure all operational permissions and certifications from 355 days down to just 14 days.

He also assured that the government aims to ensure an uninterrupted energy supply for industrial enterprises to lower production hurdle...