Surat textile industry sees opportunity as Bangladesh mills announce indefinite strikeSurat: Textile traders in Gujarat’s Surat are expecting a major boost to business following the announcement of an indefinite strike by Bangladesh’s textile mills beginning from February 1 this year. The strike has been called by the Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) in protest against the duty-free import of low-cost yarn from India, which has severely affected Bangladesh’s domestic textile industry. The resulting disruption is being viewed by Surat’s textile industry as an opportunity to strengthen India’s position in global garment manufacturing and exports. Kailash Hakim, Surat Federation of Textile and Trade Associations President, said the current uncertainty in Bangladesh, coupled with political instability, could benefit Indian textile exporters. The future belongs to India’s textile and garment industry,” Hakim added.