Bangladesh seeks Spanish investment in non-cotton sector

Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA)  today sought Spanish investment in non-cotton textile items as the demand for man-made fibre (MMF) garment items is on the rise.

BGMEA President Faruque Hassan mand the call when Spanish Ambassador Francisco de Asís Benítez Salas made a courtesy call at the BGMEA office in Dhaka.

Hassan highlighted the issues related to the readymade garment industry in Bangladesh including its progress in the areas of workplace safety, social and environmental sustainability, BGMEA said in a statement.

The BGMEA president sought support from the embassy of Spain regarding the potential of foreign investment in non-cotton and technical textiles and high-end apparel items.

The ambassador of Spain lauded the progress of the apparel industry of Bangladesh, the statement read.