Business Desk :
The BGMEA has urged the French ambassador in Bangladesh to take steps for correcting derogatory remarks about “Made in Bangladesh” in a newly released French movie.
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) President Faruque Hassan wrote a letter to Jean-Marin SCHUH on Wednesday making a further request for the latter’s action concerning the matter.
The movie, Last Mercenary, directed by David Charon, was released on Netflix on July 30.
“Made in Bangladesh is more than just a pride for our nation, but rather a mission statement, with the ultimate goal of branding Bangladesh around the globe. Over the 50 years of independence of Bangladesh, which was earned by the sacrifice of millions, the RMG sector has become one of the major drivers of our economy and its journey over the last three decades have been praiseworthy amongst the other economies as well,” he said.
“We have stood against all odds to make our RMG sector safer, secured, greener and sustainable in all aspects, ensuring all safety standards are met and only the best business practices are involved.
“In such a turn of events, with the Covid-19 hitting every sector of the business world badly, when the Bangladeshi RMG sector is turning back, while the international market regains its usual pace, such an unwarranted, objectionable and oblivious comment made on our very own brand is simply unacceptable.”
