The New Nation - Internet Edition

On Tuesday PRAN signed an export agreement of $ 2.04 million with it importer called Poultrade,Dakar, Sengegal. Hasan Mahbub, Chief of Pran Export & Wassim Hoballah of Poultrade signed the agreement on behalf of their respective companies.

During the signing agreement, Deputy Managing Director Ahsan Khan Chowdhury, Manager (Export) MizanurRahman and Product Development Manager Monirul Islam of PRAN-RFL Group" were present in the agreement signing ceremony.

Ahsan Khan Chowdhury said, PRAN as the largest food processor and exporter is doing very well in its export markets. Presently PRAN is operating its export business in Asia, Europe, Africa and Australia covering more than 66 countries.

Wassim Hoballah said that, PRAN product is geting more & more popular day by day in Senegal. And today we are signing an agreement to import PRAN Juices and drinks in tetrapak, can, plastic botles & confectionary items, but I hope we can make this kind of agreement for spice, pickle, jam, jelly and other products also.

Hasan Mahbub said. already we have got 170 products in our product lines which are being sold in local & export markets for the last 15 years. And in recognition of our export performance we achieved the best Exporter's Trophy for the last three consecutive years.

He also said, we are facing few problems in testing of our products before sending our products to EU countries as there are no such testing laboratory facilities in Bangladesh. On the other hand there is no designated authority to issue Health Certificate which is needed in different European countries for export Moreover high sea freight, high surcharge and port management also hamper the export business.