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position in the global garment industry with high production capacity, becoming one of the world’s leading apparel suppliers after China.

Its garments have also become popular among European football fans, especially young supporters who travel to stadiums to watch club football and cricket matches.

“It is true that during the FIFA World Cup, jersey exports increase every four years, but Bangladesh exports jerseys and sports garments every day,” said Mohammad Hatem, president of the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA).

He added that Bangladesh is a preferred destination for all types of garment products, as local manufacturers have the capacity to produce high-end, value-added items with their existing production facilities.