Dhaka, April 5 -- The Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) has called upon the Prime Minister and Members of Parliament to reconsider and amend several provisions of the Bangladesh Labor (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025.

In a press conference, BKMEA President Mohammad Hatem expressed deep concern that some of the amendments proposed by the previous interim government were "ambiguous" and appeared to be part of a "planned effort" to destabilize the industrial sector.

He alleged that "over-enthusiastic individuals" within the former administration may have designed these rules to undermine the export-oriented industry.

The press conference was held at BKMEA office in Bangla Motor in the capital on Sunday.

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