Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- The Bangladesh Garment Buying House Association (BGBA) has warned that scrapping the bonded warehouse facility for yarn imports could disrupt the supply chain, push up production costs and undermine apparel exports, urging the government to withdraw what it described as a "self-destructive" decision.

The association said the decision has effectively pushed the garment industry to a "deathbed in the ICU", triggering serious concerns among international buyers, many of whom have already shifted their 2026 sourcing orders to competing countries amid growing uncertainty.

BGBA President Mohammad Mofazzal Hosen Pabel made the remarks at a press conference held at the association's office in the capital's Uttara on Sunday.

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