Trade bodies representing the Bangladesh garment industry have urged the government to introduce targeted policy measures in the upcoming national budget to strengthen competitiveness, sustain export growth, and support long-term industry resilience.
In a joint representation submitted to the Ministry of Finance, leading associations highlighted the need for fiscal incentives, simplified taxation structures, and enhanced access to affordable financing for manufacturers. The proposals aim to address rising operational costs, global demand uncertainties, and increasing compliance requirements in international markets.
Industry stakeholders emphasized that the ready-made garment (RMG) sector remains the backbone of Bangladesh’s export economy, contributing significantly to employment and foreign exchange earnings. However, evolving global trade dynamics, including stricter sustainability norms and pricing pressures, are posing fresh challenges for exporters.
Trade bodies have called for continued cash incentives for export-oriented units, rationalisation of duties on raw materials, and investments in infrastructure and logistics to improve efficiency. They also stressed the importance of skill development initiatives to enhance workforce productivity and support the transition toward value-added apparel manufacturing.
Additionally, stakeholders recommended policy support to accelerate green transformation across factories, aligning with global buyers’ expectations for sustainable sourcing. Measures such as tax rebates for environmentally compliant units and incentives for adopting energy-efficient technologies were among the key suggestions.
The industry also flagged concerns around currency fluctuations and access to working capital, urging the government to ensure a stable financial environment that supports exporters amid global volatility.
As the government prepares to unveil the new budget, industry leaders remain optimistic that proactive policy interventions will help reinforce Bangladesh’s position as a leading global apparel sourcing hub while safeguarding the sector’s growth trajectory.
Source: Fibre2Fashion
(Rewritten & adapted by Indian-Apparel.com News Desk)
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