চীন থেকে এল দুই লাখ জার্সি, বাজারে মিলছে ‘মেড ইন থাইল্যান্ড’

Ahead of the World Cup, Bangladesh has imported over 220,000 jerseys, with 98% originating from China. However, a significant discrepancy exists as most jerseys sold in local markets are labeled 'Made in Thailand'. This has sparked curiosity, especially since official import data shows no jerseys arriving from Thailand. Retailers suggest that the 'Made in Thailand' label might be used to leverage the positive market reputation of Thai sportswear, even if the products are manufactured in China. Despite the large import volume, local manufacturers are also producing a substantial number of jerseys, meeting a significant portion of the demand, particularly for popular teams like Argentina and Brazil. The price of locally made jerseys ranges from 250 to 600 Taka, while imported ones start at 900 Taka.

The discrepancy between import origins and market labeling raises questions about product authenticity and trade practices in the lead-up to a major global sporting event.