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Vol. 5 Num 625 Thu. March 02, 2006  
   
Business


Bangladesh bags $12m apparel order from Las Vegas show


The country has bagged apparel export orders worth US$ 12 million from ASAP Global Sourcing Show in Las Vegas, USA during February 20-23.

Some 45 apparel exporters from Bangladesh took part at the fair to display their products in Bangladesh Pavilion managed by Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) of Bangladesh, said a press release yesterday.

Over 500 registered buyers and representatives from world-renowned apparel manufacturers visited the pavilion. They included Burkeley Cashmere Ltd, Coney Island, Van Heusen, JC Penny, GMAC and The PVH Sports Wear.

The fair also featured market expansion seminars as well as one-to-one business meetings and matchmaking sessions with the Bangladeshi organisations.