The Netherlands says it is keen to continue its support for the sustainable development of the Bangladesh RMG industry.
Ambassador of the Netherlands in Bangladesh Harry Verweij expressed the interest during a meeting with Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) President Faruque Hassan at his office in the city on Monday, said a press release.
They had a discussion on different trade issues including the preparedness of Bangladesh’s garment industry to face the challenges after the country’s graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC).
They also discussed the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the global apparel trade, especially on Bangladesh’s and strategies to overcome the effects, it added.
The BGMEA President thanked the Dutch government for its continued support for the betterment of the apparel industry.
The Netherlands Embassy in Dhaka Deputy Head of Mission Paula Schindeler, and Senior Advisor Economic Affairs and CSR Mahjabeen Quader, BGMEA Vice Presidents Md Shahidullah Azim and Miran Ali and its Director Md Mohiuddin Rubel were also present at the meeting.
