Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association, BGMEA, authorized to issue Country of Origin Certificates
According to the Commerce Minister, Faruk Khan, The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Export Association, BGMEA, has been authorized to issue the country of origin (COO) certificates for exports of apparels from Bangladesh. Previously the government operated, Export Promotion Bureau , EPB, were authorized to issue the country of origin certificates, but caused a great deal of trouble and harm due to the lengthy time taken to issue the certificates.
Commerce Minister, Faruk Khan said that all formalities with the BGMEA have already been completed and added that the BGMEA have been allowed to issue the COO certificates to quicken and simplify the export process.
The Commerce minister advised that priority will be given to trade bodies such as the BGMEA through such initiatives, but warned that anyone who misuses power will be receive a just punishment.
