Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has assured garment exporters of the government’s full support for the sector’s growth and directed authorities to take quick action to remove key bottlenecks facing the industry.
“The government will do whatever is necessary for the growth of the garment industry. Solving the problems faced by businesses is also our responsibility, and we are committed to fulfilling that responsibility,” he said.
The prime minister made the remarks on Wednesday during a meeting with a delegation of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) at the Secretariat, said his Deputy Press Secretary Hasan Shiplu.
The delegation was led by BGMEA President Mahmud Hasan Khan.
BGMEA leaders briefed the prime minister on the challenges facing the ready-made garment sector, including the need for uninterrupted gas and electricity supplies.
They also placed several short- and long-term proposals to strengthen the industry.
Tarique heard the concerns of the business leaders and instructed the relevant ministries and agencies to take immediate steps to resolve issues that could be addressed without delay.
“We have already started working to solve your problems. Many of these are long-standing issues that have built up over the years. Those that can be resolved now will be addressed without any delay,” he said.
