PM urges Uniqlo to invest in garment sectors

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday urged Japanese apparel giant Uniqlo to expand investment in Bangladesh's ready-made garment sector, particularly in man-made fibre, technical textiles and sustainable production. 

He made the call at a 10:30am Tokyo meeting with Tadashi Yanai, chairman, president and CEO of Uniqlo parent Fast Retailing Co. Ltd., Deputy Press Secretary Shahadat Shadhin said.

Appreciating Uniqlo's confidence and longstanding engagement, the prime minister pledged government support for expanding operations, including land arrangements, investment approvals and administrative clearances.

Discussions also covered technology transfer, skills development, product innovation, advanced manufacturing systems and environmentally friendly production, while both sides reaffirmed implementing the Bangladesh-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement to boost trade and investment.

Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, Adviser Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir, State Minister Humaiun Kobir, Invest Bangladesh Authority Chairman Ashik Chowdhury, Bangladesh Bank Governor Md Mostaqur Rahman, Special Assistant Dr Md Shakirul Islam Khan and Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Rumon attended alongside Fast Retailing Director Takeshi Okazaki and Group Senior Executive Officer Yoshihiro Kunii.

Source: BSS