Bangladesh, Jan. 19 -- The apex apparel trade body BGMEA has requested the authority concerned for permission of duty-free sale of locally-manufactured readymade garment (RMG) items in the domestic market through foreign brands' outlets in the country, sources have said.
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) made the plea saying that it would help encourage investments, generate more jobs and thus boost export of the locally-manufactured RMG items, the sources said.
BGMEA President Dr Rubana Huq sent a letter to the National Board of Revenue (NBR) on January 11 seeking its approval for the duty-free sales.
The BGMEA move came after it had received such a request from foreign buyers who already have their ...