Dhaka, Aug. 3 -- BGMEA President Rubana Huq on Saturday said new fire safety related conditions being imposed by Accord is harming the apparel industry.

"Accord takes many decisions without discussing with us. The new conditions are slowing down our pace," the BGMEA chief said at 'Workshop on Fire Safety Issues and Technical Guideline' at a hotel in the capital.

She also accused Accord of violating MoU conditions.

"It's imposing conditions that should have been set in the past and this is harming the industry," Huq said.

Bangladesh is the world's second largest exporter of readymade garment products. The country attracts renowned clothing brands with is its cheap labour. But the sector, which employs over four million workers, was pla...