Bangladesh may again be on US’ GSP list if it satisfies the US delegation, given with the task to monitor the execution of the action plan on RMG sector. The delegation is visiting the country soon. This was stated by commerce minister Tofayel Ahmed after he held a meeting with diplomats from various countries including the US.
Ahmed says, the country has done well in implementing the action plan on RMG. Everything that was asked and needed in the given situation has been maintained. The country deserves GSP facilities and was in the fray before the Rana Plaza collapse in 2013. The facility was postponed but not cancelled. Now there is no reason for not having it. He stated that everybody from Bangladesh wishes the products from their country are under GSP facility.
The US ambassador, Marcia Bloom Bernicat, said that Bangladesh can acquire GSP benefits only if they see more improvement in the working environment and labour laws. A delegation from Bangladesh will also visit the US on the same issue.
