The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association has requested a Tk54-crore ($4.5-million) soft loan from the Bangladesh Bank to support 39 garment units facing financial difficulties and struggling to maintain full-scale production due to disruptions caused by the recent unrest.
The loan will ensure timely payment of wages to around 56,000 workers employed at these factories.
The loan will ensure timely payment of wages to around 56,000 workers employed at these factories.