Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) President Rubana Huq and Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) President AKM Salim Osman made the calls in separate video messages, meant for both buyers and workers. "I'm appealing your (buyers') good sense so that you kindly take all your current goods which are under process and ready for shipment. In another video message, Rubana narrated the current dire situation prevailing in the export-focused apparel industry, urging the workers to exercise patience. But there will be no hope left for us should buyers cancel orders,” said Rubana Huq. With the order cancellations, about 12 lakh workers would be affected and the situation might worsen, feared Rubana in her video message.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 23, 2020 15:11 UTC