Bangladesh clothing exporters target Asia as Western demand fades

Manufacturers increasingly look to markets such as Japan, South Korea

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Maintaining healthy garment exports will be crucial for Bangladesh as the country struggles with dwindling foreign exchange reserves. © Reuters

KANIZ FATIMA, Contributing writer

DHAKA -- Bangladesh's huge clothing industry is looking for new markets in countries such as Japan and South Korea, hoping to broaden its customer base as surging inflation stifles orders from key buyers in North America and Europe.

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