A delegation of BGMEA led by its President Anwarul Alam Chowdhury made the plea during a meeting with Energy Adviser Tapan Chowdhury yesterday.

The BGMEA leaders urged the energy adviser to extend the government policy support for them in the power and energy sector to flourish the apparel sector.

They urged the adviser to minimize various charges of banks and allocate some incentives for the apparel sector in the next budget for adjusting the extra fuel expenses if it is not possible to exempt them from the fuel price hike.

The adviser assured them of considering their proposal, according to a BGMEA press release.

BGMEA leaders also urged adviser to ensure uninterrupted power and gas supply to the garment factories six days a week and reschedule the peak-hour from 5 pm to 7 pm.