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Bangladesh keeps export target of $50 bn in sight

Bangladesh wants to reach an export target of 50 billion dollars in readymade garments by 2021. A road map is being prepared for attaining the ambitious apparel export target. The road map includes improving infrastructure, uninterrupted power and energy supply and increasing the handling capacity of Chittagong port.

Export earnings from this sector were $25 billion during the last fiscal (2014/15). The country has sought assistance from development partners in attaining this aim. Some partners have responded favourably but they are looking for an improvement in labour rights at the work places of apparel industries. This the government has agreed to. The development partners will offer training for skill development of garment workers. The skill development will include development of fashion design.

The International Labor Organisation (ILO) will be the focal point for improving labour rights and for skill development. ILO will offer multiple training programs for skill development and productivity improvement. The project will continue from November 2015 to December 2020. It has been named ‘Promoting Social Dialogue and Harmonious Industrial Relations in Bangladesh’ the ReadyMade Garment Industry. Garment industries in the export processing zones will also come under the plan. Sweden has decided to offer financial support worth $5.4 million.

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