Bangladesh's Garment Industry Strives to Recover Amid Political Turmoil

Garment factories in Bangladesh, which are crucial for the country's exports, reopened following significant disruptions caused by violent protests that led to the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Despite the challenges, industry officials remain hopeful for a swift recovery and support from major brands like H&M and Zara.

Garment factories in Bangladesh, vital to 90% of the nation's exports, reopened Wednesday after violent protests ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The industry seeks to resume operations swiftly.

Hasina resigned and fled after a crackdown on student-led protests killed 300 and injured thousands. Major western brands like H&M, Zara, and Carrefour had halted production due to imposed curfews.

"We lost a total of four days, it is too early to estimate the loss, but there's minimal physical damage," said Miran Ali, VP of BGMEA. He is optimistic about a quick normalization. H&M has assured they will not seek discounts due to delays. Meanwhile, factories like Urmi Garments are back to work despite significant financial losses.