Bangladesh, Oct. 24 -- Protests spreading like wildfires across France and other European countries are stoking concerns among garment exporters as prolonged unrest might weaken consumer spending and deepen pressure on apparel orders from Bangladesh's largest export market.

Global media reported that the protests in France are not over as fresh nationwide demonstrations and heavy security operations took place on Saturday, too, following a week of riots and looting over rising living-cost grievances.

Reuters on October 20 reported citing Carrefour CEO Alexandre Bompard that around 50 of its stores were hit on the day while many were looted.

Carrefour, one of the largest supermarket chains in France, apprehended the total impact could ...