Dhaka, Feb. 12 -- Enforcement authorities in key global markets should work closely with garment supplier countries to tackle unfair purchasing practices with effective measures such as joint inspections, data-sharing agreements and the establishment of international grievance mechanisms.

Khondker M Talha, Ambassador of Bangladesh to France and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, made the remark at a virtual side session at the 2025 OECD Forum on 'Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear sectors', on Monday.

"For instance, short-term planning, delayed payments, and last-minute order cancellations by buyers disproportionately affect suppliers and workers," he said.

He suggested that regulations in key markets must go beyond mere compliance a...