Dhaka, March 12 -- Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has urged the Irish multinational fast fashion retailer Primark to increase its garment sourcing from Bangladesh, particularly in the high-end garment sector.

BGMEA President Faruque Hassan made the call at a meeting with a delegation from Primark and Associated British Foods (ABF) on Tuesday, according to a UNB report.

The delegation included Steve Lawton, Trading Director, Primark; Matthew Rhodes, Head of Sourcing and Supplier Management, Primark; Eoin Tonge, CFO, ABF/Primark; Richard Morrison, Director, ABF/Primark; Filippo Poggi, Sourcing Country Controller (Bangladesh-India-Pakistan-Sri Lanka); Mohammad Ismail, Senior Ethical Trade Manager (Bangla...