DHAKA – The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has called on brands and retailers to pay more for future orders in a bid to offset the rising living costs of workers across the country’s garment and textile manufacturing industry.
The plea from BGMEA president Faruque Hassan follows the recent request from major buyers of Bangladesh-made goods, including H&M, Inditex and Primark, for the country’s RMG (readymade garments) Minimum Wage Board to substantially increase minimum salaries for workers in Bangladesh.
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