Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) sought clarification on some provisions of a clause in an agreement between Dhaka and Washington that provides conditional zero reciprocal tariff access for garments made using American cotton and manmade fibre.

On February 18, BTMA President Showkat Aziz Russel in a letter to President and CEO of National Cotton Council of America, Dr Gary Adams, made the request aiming to ensure smooth implementation and mutual benefits.

The trade body that represents 1,873 mills with cumulative investments exceeding $23 billion, also said the deal could significantly expand imports of American cotton while boosting apparel exports to the United States.

It noted that US cotton accounted fo...