The state minister said cotton stood as a lifeline of Bangladesh's export economy. As the second largest exporter of readymade garments, he said, Bangladesh is one of the top cotton importing nations. Our exorbitant dependency on the cotton import now warrants a proper address in cotton production and sourcing," said the state minister. President of Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) Sheikh Fazle Fahim, President, BTMA Mohammad Ali Khokon President, IBCCI Abdul Matlub Ahmad, President, ICAL (Indian Cotton Association Ltd) Mahesh Sharda, President, BCA (Bangladesh Cotton Association) Sultan Riaz Chowdhury were also present. Bangladesh Cotton Association (BCA) jointly organized the second Bangladesh-India Cotton Festival 2020, in cooperation with Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA), Indian Cotton Association Ltd. (ICAL), India-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IBCCI).

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 12, 2020 09:11 UTC