Zakirul makes clothes for a major Aus retailer. So why is his business in crisis?

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More than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, Bangladesh’s garment sector is dealing with the catastrophic fallout of cancellations and delays by overseas retailers, including Australia - via DatelineSBS.

It’s December 2020, nine months after the height of the pandemic.

According to the manufacturers association in Bangladesh, the BGMEA, a long list of Australian brands were reported to them for cancelling or delaying orders as of April 2020. In this time, Zakirul says his business has suffered severe financial impacts as a result. He’s now struggling to keep his operations afloat.

According to Zakirul, Mosaic Brands also changed its payment terms, extending its payment deadline with him from 90 days to 170 days, or nearly six months, after shipping. Last year in Australia, the small business ombudsman slammed retailers for extending payment terms. The ombudsman’s

 

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