BGMEA president S M Mannan Kochi said the retailers and brands assured that they will not seek any discount, air shipment or cancellation of purchase orders because of production halt resulting from the recent latest spell of violence in the country.

The violence saw suspension of internet services and mobile data and a five-day near-shutdown at Chattogram port.

Due to slow internet speed, necessary documents for order confirmations cannot be attached in electronic communication modes and necessary paperwork for shipment and payments cannot be submitted.

The buyers urged garment exporters to ensure timely shipment of goods and to engage with government officials to restore high-speed, uninterrupted broadband services to facilitate smooth communication with their headquarters, Kochi was cited as saying by domestic media reports.

However, buyers did not question the country's image as far as conducting business was concerned, he added.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)