The Bangladesh ready-made garment industry has set out an ambitious goal to double its exports to $50bn over the next seven years as it works to rebuild its reputation in the wake of recent tragedies. But while the plans are big in scope they are also short on detail, and executives at last week’s inaugural Dhaka Apparel Summit suggest massive challenges still remain if the country is to reach its goal.

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