BGMEA has decided that its members can consider shutting factories to avoid the spread of the COVID-19. However, if a factory management decides to run the factory it will have to follow the highest hygiene and safety measures such that the workers are safe, Garment shipments account for more than 80 per cent of the national exports of Bangladesh and the sector employs more than 40 lakh workers.
The prime minister has given specific directives and called for taking some measures to ensure protection and good health.
Over the last 30 years, Bangladesh has grown into a sweater hub as many entrepreneurs invested heavily Bangladesh is a major supplier of sweater products to the world and exports approximately $3.5 billion worth of items annually.
