the demand for Bangladeshi garment items is rising in India

Exporters say the demand for Bangladeshi garment items is rising in India because of the expanding middle-income groups in the world's second-most population nation. Many prefer garment items produced in Bangladesh as they cannot afford expensive Indian high-end garment items.

Many western clothing retailers and brands have outlets in India and they source apparel items from Bangladesh to sell in Indian markets.

What is more, local clothing retail outlets and brands have sprung up to serve the readymade garment market. They also buy apparel items from Bangladesh.

Some Indian garment exporters re-export Bangladeshi garment items to other countries as well.