US imports goods worth $7.1b from Bangladesh last year

US officials have stated that strengthening labour rights is the focal point of the country’s policy in economic partnerships with Bangladesh.

The US official came up with the observation in a pivotal meeting held with the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) in Dhaka.

The US officials held the discussions centering advancing worker rights within Bangladesh's thriving garment industry.

As the largest export destination for Bangladeshi garments, the US proudly recorded $7.1 billion in imports last year, according to a statement of the US Embassy in Dhaka.

Additionally, the US cotton exports to Bangladesh spinning mills reached $337 million, further solidifying the economic relationship between the two countries.

Together, both the countries aim to enhance the partnership through strong labour protections, fair trade practices and inclusive development, read the statement.