Dhaka, July 7 -- Italian Ambassador to Bangladesh Antonio Alessandro on Tuesday said Italian companies have contributed to the birth and development of the Bangladesh textile industry and now wish to provide their partners with critical technology to face the new sector's challenges - sustainability, logistics and global demand.

He made the remarks while speaking at a function attended by the visiting Italian business delegation members.

Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) President Mohammad Hatem, Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) Director Chowdhury Hanif Shoeb, and Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) Director Shah Rayeed Chowdhury, spoke at the event.

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