“But now, we are fearing and feeling the impact of a second wave of coronavirus. “If the situation deteriorates due to the second wave of the pandemic, we would consider offering another stimulus package for the garment industry. The garment makers’ demand for a second stimulus package has been forwarded to the finance ministry. The apparel sector successfully came out from the severe crisis faced during the March-April period, said BGMEA President Rubana Huq. “But we cannot ignore the ongoing second wave of covid-19,” she said, adding that the BGMEA has taken steps to face it effectively.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 12, 2020 18:33 UTC