DHAKA: US congresswoman Grace Meng assured every possible assistance to Bangladesh garments industries.

She came up with the assertion in a meeting with Dr AK Abdul Momen, Bangladesh Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York on Thursday.

Grace Meng appreciated the economic and social progress of Bangladesh. Moreover, she also praised on the initiatives of the government in wage structure and safety issues in garment sector.

She already issued 15 formal letters to top level garment houses of USA.

She further said that she is looking forward to enhance trade, investment, travel and tours, communication moreover business relations between two countries.

The other experts and representatives also mentioned the growth of Bangladesh in this sector and hoped for further developments.

BDST: 1148 HRS, MAY 18, 2014