Dhaka, March 9 -- The apparel-sector apex body-BGMEA-has requested clarification on the mechanism of duty exemption facility for garments made using US cotton, saying such an initiative would further strengthen the bi-lateral relation between the two countries.

Highlighting investment potential in LNG infrastructure as a short term solution, Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), also sought more US investment in the country's energy sector to meet the needs of the growing industrial sectors.

BGMEA president Mahmud Hasan Khan made the request and observations on Sunday during a meeting of the US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T Christensen met with BGMEA board of directors at the trade body's Uttara office i...