Tax System Automation

Introduction:

The Ready Made Garments (RMG) industry is the most

important sector driving the economy as a whole.

During the last fiscal year, the RMG’s total export worth

was $9.2 billion. In context of Bangladesh’s total export,

RMG’s contribution is approximately 76%. Over the

years, this sector has had around 18% growth rate.

The RMG sector faced several problems in the last fiscal

year of 2006. In May 2006, there was labor unrest and

the last quarter of 2006, witnessed political unrest as

well. Because of these reasons, some buyers shifted their

Md. Fazlul Hoque, President, BKMEA

order to other countries like China and Cambodia.

he garments industry has suffered because of the warmer winters in the western T

countries. For example, during the second week of January, it was around 12-14

degrees in Europe whereas 5 degrees in some places of Bangladesh. Usually, orders

are placed during the terms of March to June. However, because of the various

problems, there was less order placed for the winter clothes. Due to these problems,

for the first time in 5 years, the RMG sector could not reach its set target.

he RMG sector was also affected by the 9/11 which had an impact on the world T

economy. The national growth rate was 5-7% and during the last 10 years, knitwear’s

growth has been around 28%. However, despite the various challenges, RMG has had

a significant contribution to the economy of Bangladesh. It has generated

employment and contributed to trade.

otential problems to the RMG sector: P

aker were: The main problems highlighted by the spe

1. EU and China