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Even with the LDC tarriff free quotas BD enjoys in Western world, why is this happening already?....that too with just a limited stimulus (of course massive in BD terms as article reports) of 900 million USD that has gained already billions of increase in just the short time thats elapsed?

Why BD saying its because of a rupee devaluation, when INR has largely appreciated long term versus USD in the time period in question? Running out of reasons? Weren't the exports supposed to surge big time by now and the "used" capital machinery import from China (i.e the "transfer") be showing up in the billions (rather than few millions like it actually is) by now? Suddenly no discussion on all of that.

This really doesn't bode well for RMG dependent BD economy given Indian economy is much more broad based and hedged way more resiliently (and now has GST + labour reforms to help logistically and streamline and direct both liquidity and sops w.r.t employment)...if the single thing that makes BD chug along is now under pressure well before it has a chance of diversifying largely due to political convenience and lack of trained human capital and ILO productivity of half of that of India.

But I guess let's see how it goes rest of the year and next one. Loss of 12% instant margin from being an LDC is sooner than you think as well. In a way BD institutional corruption leading to BBS propaganda may hurt BD on several fronts (problems dont go away in reality, only on paper AND you lose what chugs your economy because of what you reported on paper to feel better about development with less money but NGOs blah blah), karma is always a long term thing.

http://www.thedailystar.net/business/india-fast-catching-bangladesh-1475272

India fast catching up with Bangladesh

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The Indian government's massive stimulus package of Rs 60 billion, or $894 million, for boosting its garment sector is bearing fruit as the neighbouring country is progressively eating into Bangladesh's share in global apparel trade.

For instance, India last year was the third biggest exporter of garment items to the US, which happens to be Bangladesh's single largest export destination.

In the first eight months of this year, India climbed up to the second spot, while Bangladesh slipped from the fourth position to the sixth, according to the US Department of Commerce.

“The rise of the Indian garment industry's competitiveness means we are losing our work orders to some extent,” said Siddiqur Rahman, president of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association.

Thanks to the stimulus package, Indian manufacturers can offer lower prices and are fast catching up with their Bangladesh counterparts.


In 2016, India's share in the global apparel trade was 4 percent and Bangladesh's 6.4 percent, according to World Trade Organisation.

“Moreover, the Indian rupee has devalued a lot against the dollar,” Rahman said.

India's apparel exports last fiscal year stood at $17 billion, up 15 percent year-on-year.

In contrast, Bangladesh, despite even being the second largest garment exporter after China, shipped items worth $28.14 billion, an increase of just 0.20 percent from a year earlier.

India's garment shipments are expected to grow between 15 percent and 18 percent this fiscal year to $20 billion, The Economic Times quoted Rahul Mehta, president of the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India, as saying.

The US market, which accounts for 30 percent of India's apparel export, is doing reasonably well, he said, adding that South America, Europe, Middle East and Japan also hold good export potential.

However, economists are not in favour of giving such direct stimulus package to the Bangladeshi garment industry as it is a matured sector now.

“The sector should learn to survive on its own,” said Ahsan H Mansur, executive director of the Policy Research Institute of Bangladesh. Rather, the government should concentrate on bringing down the cost of doing business in Bangladesh, Mansur said, adding that the port, roads and highways should function efficiently.

For instance, the truck fare for carrying goods from Dhaka to the Chittagong port doubled to Tk 40,000 in recent times due to poor conditions of the roads and highways and traffic congestion, he said.

“We have many more challenges domestically that have been increasing the cost of doing business. We should remove those barriers to be more competitive amid the fierce competition globally,” he added.

Due to being a least-developed country, Bangladesh enjoys duty benefit to the EU while Indian exporters face 12 percent duty.

 
Hit the enemy where it hurt the most.

Honestly the good premium we make off our trade surplus with BD should be reinvested into RMG for states like UP and Bihar if just 900 million package causes this much gain in real terms long term (salt to the wound in that they will be funding it is just an extra thing for BD for free...just like BBS BS stats will get rid of their LDC quota way sooner than their people are ready for).

Both CMs there should focus on the labour laws and ease of logistics/biz to ensure this (integrate with ports in WB and Odhisha too as needed)....its worthy basic employment and will also increase organic demand for farm productivity more than loan write-offs ever will....all of which is sorely needed in these areas.

Given where we stand in LPI compared to BD, we will out logistics them too easily if they feel thats where they ought to focus to try compete. Use BBIN for this as needed too. SHW is quite a good person to have on the ground there.

But yes make the most of it while they still enjoying the 12% difference now, and then fully crush them after it (SHW aint gonna be around forever). Time the driving back of their illegals so they get saddled with them at that difficult point too.
 
@Nilgiri once we negotiate duty-free export to EU (part of free trade agreement with them) is going to destroy bangerldesh

True but I don't know if this will cover RMG too (these FTA's are always a set list of goods and services rather than across the board)? If it does yes then we don't even have to wait for the LDC duty to end, though I believe an LDC quota will still be in operation till BD loses LDC status.
 
True but I don't know if this will cover RMG too (these FTA's are always a set list of goods and services rather than across the board)? If it does yes then we don't even have to wait for the LDC duty to end, though I believe an LDC quota will still be in operation till BD loses LDC status.
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Even with the LDC tarriff free quotas BD enjoys in Western world, why is this happening already?....that too with just a limited stimulus (of course massive in BD terms as article reports) of 900 million USD that has gained already billions of increase in just the short time thats elapsed?

Why BD saying its because of a rupee devaluation, when INR has largely appreciated long term versus USD in the time period in question? Running out of reasons? Weren't the exports supposed to surge big time by now and the "used" capital machinery import from China (i.e the "transfer") be showing up in the billions (rather than few millions like it actually is) by now? Suddenly no discussion on all of that.

This really doesn't bode well for RMG dependent BD economy given Indian economy is much more broad based and hedged way more resiliently (and now has GST + labour reforms to help logistically and streamline and direct both liquidity and sops w.r.t employment)...if the single thing that makes BD chug along is now under pressure well before it has a chance of diversifying largely due to political convenience and lack of trained human capital and ILO productivity of half of that of India.

But I guess let's see how it goes rest of the year and next one. Loss of 12% instant margin from being an LDC is sooner than you think as well. In a way BD institutional corruption leading to BBS propaganda may hurt BD on several fronts (problems dont go away in reality, only on paper AND you lose what chugs your economy because of what you reported on paper to feel better about development with less money but NGOs blah blah), karma is always a long term thing.

http://www.thedailystar.net/business/india-fast-catching-bangladesh-1475272

India fast catching up with Bangladesh

garment_sector.jpg


The Indian government's massive stimulus package of Rs 60 billion, or $894 million, for boosting its garment sector is bearing fruit as the neighbouring country is progressively eating into Bangladesh's share in global apparel trade.

For instance, India last year was the third biggest exporter of garment items to the US, which happens to be Bangladesh's single largest export destination.

In the first eight months of this year, India climbed up to the second spot, while Bangladesh slipped from the fourth position to the sixth, according to the US Department of Commerce.

“The rise of the Indian garment industry's competitiveness means we are losing our work orders to some extent,” said Siddiqur Rahman, president of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association.

Thanks to the stimulus package, Indian manufacturers can offer lower prices and are fast catching up with their Bangladesh counterparts.


In 2016, India's share in the global apparel trade was 4 percent and Bangladesh's 6.4 percent, according to World Trade Organisation.

“Moreover, the Indian rupee has devalued a lot against the dollar,” Rahman said.

India's apparel exports last fiscal year stood at $17 billion, up 15 percent year-on-year.

In contrast, Bangladesh, despite even being the second largest garment exporter after China, shipped items worth $28.14 billion, an increase of just 0.20 percent from a year earlier.

India's garment shipments are expected to grow between 15 percent and 18 percent this fiscal year to $20 billion, The Economic Times quoted Rahul Mehta, president of the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India, as saying.

The US market, which accounts for 30 percent of India's apparel export, is doing reasonably well, he said, adding that South America, Europe, Middle East and Japan also hold good export potential.

However, economists are not in favour of giving such direct stimulus package to the Bangladeshi garment industry as it is a matured sector now.

“The sector should learn to survive on its own,” said Ahsan H Mansur, executive director of the Policy Research Institute of Bangladesh. Rather, the government should concentrate on bringing down the cost of doing business in Bangladesh, Mansur said, adding that the port, roads and highways should function efficiently.

For instance, the truck fare for carrying goods from Dhaka to the Chittagong port doubled to Tk 40,000 in recent times due to poor conditions of the roads and highways and traffic congestion, he said.

“We have many more challenges domestically that have been increasing the cost of doing business. We should remove those barriers to be more competitive amid the fierce competition globally,” he added.

Due to being a least-developed country, Bangladesh enjoys duty benefit to the EU while Indian exporters face 12 percent duty.
1. thanks for bringing it up.
2. India has good wealthy govt. back up and looking at large labor force, India has the leverage to top Bangladesh.
3. India is good at national strategic where we are busy in fighting among ourselves and do blame games. We still lack in infrastructural support.
4. I welcome this competitiveness as it will bring comprehensive national strategies to diversify economy.
5. Having strong competitor always bring best out of you. Good luck :)

Hit the enemy where it hurt the most.

:cray::cray:
 
1. thanks for bringing it up.
2. India has good wealthy govt. back up and looking at large labor force, India has the leverage to top Bangladesh.
3. India is good at national strategic where we are busy in fighting among ourselves and do blame games. We still lack in infrastructural support.
4. I welcome this competitiveness as it will bring comprehensive national strategies to diversify economy.
5. Having strong competitor always bring best out of you. Good luck :)




:cray::cray:

Sorry, bhai.

That sort of remark hurts me to the core, but there are always immature people who say the most hurtful things and are not even aware that they are causing hurt.

Really sorry.

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Sorry, bhai.

That sort of remark hurts me to the core, but there are always immature people who say the most hurtful things and are not even aware that they are causing hurt.

Really sorry.

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Janaab, are you a Bengali?

Hit the enemy where it hurt the most.
Lets not set our bar for 'enemy' that low. We have lot less trouble from BD compared to China and Pakistan.
 
I think the textile ministries have given stimulus to the manufacturer ,this sector can produce mass jobs and also kind of eliminate Bangladeshi monopoly in garment manufacturing with 15% annual rate of growth ,I think If EU FTA ever comes of it will than our exports can go above 35 billion dollars monthly
 

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