BKMEA has denied access to Indian ethnicwear exports as many local manufacturers also make such products in the country. Indian Textile Ministry had proposed to create a special provision for export of ethnicwear products to Bangladesh who has refused to provide it an access to its market

India and Bangladesh proposed an MoU to enhance trade and economic relations in a balanced manner by expanding business and cooperation in the sphere of textiles, including handlooms, silk, jute, cotton, skills training institutions and clothing and fashion industries.

Reacting to India’s proposal, Mohammad Hatem, Vice-President, BKMEA, underlined the draft memorandum was being examined by them considering the trade benefits for both the countries while adding that technical support from India would benefit the Bangladesh textile sector.