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BGMEA expresses a concern as Russia is a major destination for Bangladeshi RMG products

BGMEA expresses concern as Russia a major destination for Bangladeshi RMG products
BGMEA expresses concern as Russia a major destination for Bangladeshi RMG products

The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has emerged as a concern for the Readymade Garment (RMG) sector of Bangladesh, said BGMEA.

Russia, a potential and emerging market for  Bangladesh RMG exports have come under a wide range of sanctions imposed by a  number of countries, it said in a statement.

Especially,  blocking Russian banks’  access to the  SWIFT international payment system appears to be a  major challenge for our trade.

Bangladesh exported garment products worth $ 593 million to Russia in the 2020-2021 fiscal year.  

BGMEA is closely monitoring the situation and we have advised our members to send us information with regard to buyers they are working with for exports to Russia,  overdue payments, and details of the concerned banks.

“We also advised our members and exporters to be in touch with their buyers and lien banks and take necessary decisions based on discussions with them,” said the statement.

BGMEA has also taken up the matter with the relevant ministries of the Bangladesh Government, particularly the  Ministry of  Commerce and the  Ministry of  Foreign  Affairs.   

The government has already called for a  meeting regarding the issue to understand the severity of the matter and take necessary measures.  

The trade body issued the statement to clarify BGMEA’s position regarding this issue and hoped all from their respective positions will remain watchful of the situation.

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