A delegation of the Bangladesh Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association called on Political Counsellor He Lanjing and Attaché Yu Dan yesterday at the embassy and made the request. BGMEA Second Vice President Lutfur Rahman, vice presidents Harun-Ur-Rashid and Sirajul Islam were present during the meeting, says a press release.

The chief of the apex trade body of the apparel sector told the embassy officials that Hong Kong is one of the important destinations for Bangladeshi garments owners for meeting foreign buyers to settle business-related issues. Besides, the garments accessories come to Bangladesh from China via Hong Kong, Hoque added.

Earlier, Hong Kong used to give on arrival visa but it was withdrawn from December 10. As a result, the garment owners and merchandisers have been facing tremendous difficulties in visiting Hong Kong, the BGMEA president informed the embassy officials.

He requested the embassy to introduce a system of issuing two yearly multipurpose visas against garment manufacturers. The embassy officials assured the BGMEA leaders of all-out cooperation in providing special facilities for the garment owners.