BGMEA leaders paid a month-long visit to the United States and Canada to enhance the image and brand of the country's ready-made garment sector as a part of “Apparel Diplomacy”. According to the BGMEA president, the last two years had been a shaky period for the apparel sector due to the pandemic. Europe is the main destination for Bangladesh where 60% of products are being exported,” said the BGMEA president. The government and the BGMEA are working together to ensure that the facility (EBA) remains in force for at least 12 years. “We have also held several meetings in Brussels with the Bangladesh representatives of the European Union (EU) on the post-EBA tariff facility –“GSP Plus”.

Source: Dhaka Tribune October 02, 2021 14:13 UTC