"The government should grant the permission," said Shafiul Islam Mohiuddin, president of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association, in an interview with just-style.com. "Anyone can visit and check that there is no child labour in our industry."
The garment industry represents more than three quarters of all export revenue for Bangladesh. The country has been negotiating with the U.S. on a Trade and Economic Forum pact, part of which requires compliance with the aforementioned labor regulations. A U.S. or international blacklisting of Bangladesh's apparel industry would be devastating for the country's economy.
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