Extortionists threaten to kill 5 BKMEA executives

An extortionist demanded huge amount of toll over cellphone from five executives of Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) and threatened to kill them in case they do not meet the demand.

BKMEA filed a general diary with Narayanganj Sadar Model Police Station in this regard.

Apparel exporters eye bigger Japanese market

Bangladesh garment exports to Japan may increase to two billion US dollar within a couple of years should the country get duty-free market access to that country under relaxed rules of origin. With over $24 billion annual imports, Japan apparel market is very much selective that demands capacity development of Bangladeshi exporters, speakers said at a discussion, organised by the Centre for Policy Dialogue, a think-tank.