Due to shortage in labor and wage hike in the light engineering sector world wide, Bangladesh has a huge potential in this sector. Foreign investors can take advantage of Bangladesh's low ¬cost and easily trainable labor and already established light engineering industry and its infrastructure facilities to manufacture quality products for the export market.

• Cheap and semi-skilled trainable workforces are available.
• Cost of some input materials like infrastructure, electricity, gas and water are comparatively lower.
• Available raw materials.
• Access to material testing and product innovation facilities are limited.
• Advanced technical know-how and international market information are not available.
• Low individual production volume. And lack of coordination among the market players.

• Government has announced this industry as "Thrust Sector" and provides 10% cash incentive to the exporters.
• Government is contemplating to set up an exclusive export processing zone (EPZ) for this sector.

• Provides professional services and financial assistance for developing/enhancing technical edges through partnerships with foreign or local large companies.