Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- Leaders of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on Tuesday called on the finance ministry to expedite the release of pending cash incentives and provide other policy support to keep apparel exports running smoothly amid mounting challenges.

The BGMEA delegation, led by Vice President Md Shehab Udduza Chowdhury, included Vice Presidents Md Rezwan Selim, Mizanur Rahman, and Director Faisal Samad.

During the meeting, the delegation highlighted that the sector is facing a critical phase due to global economic uncertainty and multiple domestic challenges. As a result, garment export growth declined by 2.43 per cent during the first seven months of the current fiscal year. Moreover, in the Oc...