Dhaka, April 23 -- The government may refrain from renewing the work permits of foreign nationals found involved in illegal activities, particularly in Bangladesh's export-oriented apparel sector, officials said.

Several foreign nationals, most of them working in Bangladesh's apparel industry, have allegedly been involved in illegal activities.

Such activities have affected their employers' reputations as well as their relations with regulatory bodies and business partners at home and abroad, according to industry insiders and officials of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA).

Following these developments, some factory owners have filed complaints with BIDA, seeking necessary action against such individuals, including...