Dhaka, March 4 -- Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) on Tuesday requested the interim government to release the outstanding installment of cash incentives worth TK 70 billion by 15th Ramadan.

The trade body for the knitwear subsector argued for the immediate release of the cash incentive installment, saying delays could cause serious disruptions in the export-oriented sectors, especially the textile and garment industry.

BKMEA president Mohammad Hatem made the plea in a letter sent to the finance secretary on Tuesday.

In the letter, the BKMEA leader said that until March this year, incentive claims worth about Tk 70 billion in export subsidies or cash assistance have been submitted to the central bank f...