He briefed representatives of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on the challenges inherited by the interim government and called on manufacturers to support the country’s rebuilding after 15 years of ‘economic plunder’ under the ‘dictatorship’ of Sheikh Hasina.

“All the institutions were broken. We were in a mess. They left us in an economic crisis. But with the cooperation of everyone we can rebuild the nation,” he was quoted as saying in a release from his office.

BGMEA acting president Khandoker Rafiqul Islam led the delegation at the meeting, domestic media outlets reported.

The BGMEA leaders expressed their full support for Prof Yunus’ leadership and requested him to form a task force to address sector-specific challenges so that international buyers’ confidence in Bangladesh can be restored.

Their demands included relaxed debt repayment terms and adjustments to utility bill payments.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)