"The condition of many garment factory owners is deteriorating. Worker unrest, gas shortages, and high bank interest rates are further worsening the situation in this sector," said Mohammad Hatem, President of BKMEA, during a discussion organized by DCCI.

Fazlee Shamim Ehsan, executive president of Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA), said big brands are very strategic as they would not shift orders by making an announcement. "Immediate shift or order transfer might not be possible as there are many stages to complete a work order including raw material purchase, production stage and shipment,"

Fazlee Shamim Ehsan, Executive Vice President of the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA), told Bonik Barta, “Last year, production in July was lower due to the Eid holiday

Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) President Mohammad Hatim said that there is no alternative to increasing exports and remittances to increase the reserves.