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RMG units need better working condition

Local manufacturers invited to Paris show beginning Nov 8

STAR BUSINESS REPORT
Working condition in Bangladesh's readymade garment factories needs to be improved significantly to compete in European markets, French ambassador in Dhaka said yesterday.
"Although the overall working environment of apparel factories is improving gradually, more efforts are needed," said Jacques Andre Costilhes at a presentation on a France-based apparel trade show. The three-day Fatex Trade Show for Global Sourcing is scheduled to begin on November 8 in Paris.
European buyers are now linking the working condition issue with their business with Bangladeshi RMG manufacturers, the French envoy told the function, organised by France-Bangladesh Chamber of
Commerce and Industry.
France-Bangla chamber President A Qayyum Khan presided over the presentation. Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) Vice Chairman Sahabuddin Mohammad also attended the function.
Sandrine Dervin, in charge of Fatex trade show, said buyers are keen to increase clothing outsourcing from Bangladesh, thanks to the country's developed industry, skilled workforce and reliable partnership with western firms.
"Bangladesh has got image problem abroad," Dervin said. She urged the local apparel manufacturers to participate in the high-profile clothing outsourcing show in Paris to overcome the problem.
She said the fair will help the Bangladeshi producers exhibit their products before a group of around
20,000 buyers.
Dervin said European leading department stores, chain stores, independent retailers usually participate in the show, which Bangladesh has never attended.
She said the global event for fashion professionals help develop new customer bases and strengthen current business relations. It also helps gauge and analyze market needs.
"Bangladeshi manufacturers may highlight their expertise and know-how through the annual gathering," she said.
She urged the government to initiate step for setting up a national booth at the show.
Apparel business leaders, delegates from service sector and journalists also attended the presentation.