Ziaur Rahman, country head of H&M in Bangladesh, highlighted the importance of maintaining effective dialogue and coordination between industry bodies and the government to address policy-related challenges affecting the garment sector.
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The assurance was given during a meeting with leaders of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), led by its president Mahmud Hasan Khan Babu.
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BGMEA representatives reported that February’s production cycle had been reduced to 19 effective working days from 28 due to public holidays linked to the national election and Language Day, disrupting shipment schedules at a critical juncture.
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Exporters said that the uncertainty over whether the temporary 15% tariff on Bangladeshi apparel exports to the US will be extended, raised or removed entirely has prompted American buyers to delay placing fresh commitments.
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The increase in 2025 underscores growing demand for Bangladeshi garments at a time when US importers are recalibrating supply chains. Industry leaders have indicated that further growth is possible if trade conditions remain supportive.
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Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir stated that Bangladesh has not yet received any official written notification on the matter, he said, adding that under Section 122, the US Congress must ratify such tariffs within 150 days.
