Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- Amid a growing number of BGMEA members, buying houses are witnessing an upsurge in demand as the appeal of Bangladesh apparel continues to soar.

According to data from the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), 217 buyers and buying houses have registered with the apex body of the country's apparel sector since 2018. Among these new registrants, 154 buyers and buying houses have enrolled in the last three years (2021-2023), as per BGMEA data.

Meanwhile, the Bangladesh Garment Buying House Association (BGBA) reports that approximately 850 out of its 1500 member buying houses are actively operating in the country. Additionally, BGBA data reveals that apparel shipment orders worth over $8 bill...