Oscar Garcia Maceiras, chief executive officer of Inditex, has expressed the Spanish clothing retailer's intention to deepen its partnership with Bangladesh, considering the pivotal role the South Asian nation plays as a sourcing hub for the company.

"We have very strong ties. We are looking to strengthen the relationship," said Maceiras. "Bangladesh is very business-friendly for sourcing."

Addressing the complexities of global trade and its implications for countries like Bangladesh, the Inditex CEO said the country is "better positioned" to capitalise on emerging global trade dynamics.

Maceiras made the comments during his meeting with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka today.

The discussion centred on matters of mutual interest, including the evolving landscape of global trade, the expansion of cultural ties between Bangladesh and Spain, and Inditex's corporate social responsibility initiatives within Bangladesh.

Following visits to several Bangladeshi factories, Maceiras expressed his admiration for the diverse range of products manufactured in the country.

The Inditex chief lauded the chief adviser's speech at the Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025, describing it as "very inspirational."

He announced Inditex's commitment to funding graduate and postgraduate education for at least 50 female workers from its Bangladeshi factories, through a newly signed agreement with the Asian University for Women in Chattogram.

Furthermore, Maceiras revealed that Inditex has established an Inditex Chair for Spanish language and culture at Dhaka University.

Inditex is the world's largest fast fashion group. It owns a number of brands, including Zara, Bershka, and Massimo Dutti.

The chief adviser commended the company's social responsibility endeavours and reminisced about his time in Spain and his longstanding association with former Spanish Queen Sofia.

He urged Inditex to increase its investment in healthcare facilities for garment workers in Bangladesh.

Company officials present at the meeting disclosed that Inditex will soon commence air-shipping cargo from Sylhet International Airport.