The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Dhaka

The Bangladesh companies were very successful in earning export orders to the tune of US$ 1.36 million as confirmed and US$ 13.2 million as prospective one from ASAP Show in Las Vegas, USA.

Some of the participating companies informed that negotiation is still going on with the newly contacted buyers to materialise those orders.

Besides, 119 business enquiries were received and 160 new contacts established during the fair. Most of the companies were highly optimistic about achieving significant business from the buyers contacted through our participation in ASAP Show.

Bangladesh participated in the 13th edition of ASAP (Apparel Sourcing Association Pavilion) Global Sourcing Show, a premier Apparel Exposition held recently in Las Vegas, USA, an export promotion bureau press release said here on Tuesday.

Thirteen garments exporting companies, members of BGMEA & BKMEA took part in the show under the auspices of Export Promotion Bureau.

The show was held in Sand Exposition Hall of very famous Venation Hotel.

Apart from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Macao, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Chain, Korea, Sri Lanka, Israel, were among the other nations attended the show.

A wide variety of woven and knit garments such as T-Shirt, Polo Shirt, Sweat Shirt, Tank-Top, trousers, Shirts were exhibited in Bangladesh Stand during the fair.

Bangladesh Stand have had a befitting look along side other participating countries and successfully made impact on the visiting importers and buyers.

Almost 400-500 hundred buyers registered with the ASAP visited the show and were seen enthusiastic about Dhaka's apparel products.

Besides these registered buyers, some buying agents of world famous Wal-mart, K-mart, Kumer Group, Nautica, GAP, Target also visited Bangladesh Stand.

All the visiting buyers had a lot of praise for Bangladeshi garments. They also discussed some key issues like child labour, timely shipment, compliance issue, quality management and shipment under LDP system to augment Bangladesh's export to the US market.

Bangladesh Ambassador to United States Humayun Kabir visited Bangladesh pavilion and discussed various issues and strategy with the participants and as well as with the buyers.

Expressing the same opinion, the ambassador requested the participating companies to address the issues raised by the visiting buyers to take advantage of the huge US market.