
Keeping with the growing demand for air transportation that could contribute to further economic growth in Bangladesh, the apex garment makers’ body in the country-the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has called for continuing enhancement of the capacity and efficiency of air cargo handling.
Addressing a panel discussion at the Bangladesh Aviation Summit 2023 in capital Dhaka, BGMEA President Faruque Hassan stated Bangladesh aims to pursue a higher growth vision where the export-oriented industrial sector will play a vital role in spurring economic development.
“Our economy is growing, so are the import exports and investment, requiring the capacity expansion of infrastructure in the country,” reportedly said the BGMEA chair while underlining in today’s era of fast fashion era lead time short, air cargo plays a complementary role in the growth of the apparel industry of Bangladesh.
Faruque Hassan further underlined dependency on air shipment in critical times is getting increased as he touched upon the critical role of air shipments in today’s time.