Govt taking forward RMG sector facing all plots: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said her government is taking forward the country`s garment sector by facing all national and international conspiracies.

"There was a plot to impede the export of garment industry... it was not only nationally, an international conspiracy was also orchestrated. But the plots were not successful as we took proper steps in this regard," she said.

She added: "The plots could not be successful as the government took proper steps side by side with the businesspeople engaged in the sector."

The Prime Minister made the remarks when newly-elected office bearers of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) led by its president Siddiqur Rahman called on her at her Tejgaon office here this morning.

Former BGMEA presidents Tipu Munshi, MP, and Atiqul Islam also spoke on the occasion.

The Premier called upon the garment owners to supplement the government efforts to expedite the work of the Garment Village at Gazaria for further development of the garment industry in the country.

"Our government has allocated land for establishing a Garment Village at Gazaria in Munshiganj ... necessary work is underway to develop the village and it could be completed speedily if you take some initiatives and spend some money," she said.

In this connection, the Prime Minister told the garment owners: "I think you show "kripanata" (stinginess) and save money -- it`s the problem."

Sheikh Hasina said all facilities are being ensured from supply of gas to communication to establish the Garment Village. "There would be no problems in the village if you start spending money and relocating your factories there," she said.