Bangladesh, June 26 -- Experts and economists on Tuesday suggested that the government not provide cash incentive to the apparel makers as they do not ensure due facilities for the female workers.
They also observed that the productivity of the garments sector can increase automatically if the owners give necessary supports such as transport, accommodation and day care facilities to the workers.
Their observations came at a consultation meeting on 'Implementation of Gender Responsive Budget 2019-20, organised by Bangladesh Mahila Parishad (BMP) at its office in the city.
Dr Nazneen Ahmed, senior research fellow of Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS), said productivity and development of the apparel sector will be sustainab...