Dutch support sought for Garment Village project

Bangladesh has sought Dutch government support for implementing the proposed ‘Garment Village’ in Munshiganj to help grow the vital sector further maintaining the global standard. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam conveyed it to Netherlands Ambassador in Dhaka Gerben De Jong during a meeting at his office at the foreign ministry on Tuesday. During the meeting, the Dutch envoy observed that political stability is needed for the smooth functioning of trade and commerce, and deplored violence in realising political goals, according to a foreign ministry media release, a news agency said.