BGMEA urges EU to extend GSP trade benefits

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has requested the European Union to extend its trade facilities under the GSP scheme for six more years instead of three years. The BGMEA said it would support Bangladesh in graduating smoothly from the LDC category and continuing the country's development journey in

BGMEA donates money, clothes, foods to Markazul Fiqhil Islami

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has donated money and clothes to MarkazulFiqhilIslami to support the education of its students.  The donation was made as part of BGMEA's to commitment to social responsibility and community development.  BGMEA President Faruque Hassan handed over the cheque of donation, clothes and foods at

BGMEA donates part of money budgeted for iftar program

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has decided to donate the money budgeted for an iftar programme for its members to an old-age home and other social organisations which take care of the underprivileged and destitute people. Earlier, the BGMEA cancelled its scheduled iftar programme following the devastating Bangabazar

Young will drive economic growth of Bangladesh: BGMEA President

BGMEA President Faruque Hassan has laid emphasis on providing young people with the skills, knowledge, and resources they need to succeed in the business world as they achievements would contribute to building a more prosperous and better Bangladesh. "We have a young and vibrant population that has the potential to drive

BGMEA, Oxfam discuss ways to collaborate with buyers

 Oxfam and the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) Thursday discussed how they could collaborate with buyers to make trade fairer which would benefit the apparel industry and its millions of workers as well. A delegation of Oxfam comprising members from Oxfam Australia and Canada met with BGMEA President Faruque

BGMEA seeks Netherlands support for sustainable dev of RMG

A high-level delegation comprising members of the Netherlands Parliament today held a meeting with the leaders of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) to discuss opportunities of increased collaboration to drive development of Bangladesh's RMG industry in a more sustainable way. The five-member delegation included Pim van Strien, MP; Alexander

BGMEA provides humanitarian aid to earthquake victims in Turkey

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has stood beside Turkey with humanitarian aid to express solidarity with those affected by the recent devastating earthquakes and alleviate their sufferings. BGMEA donated warm clothing including blankets and sweaters for the earthquake victims of Turkey who are going through immense misery in

BGMEA gets govt memento for contribution to textile sector

Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has received a memento from the Government of Bangladesh for its contribution to the development and expansion of textile education and the growth of apparel exports. The memento was handed over to BGMEA on Monday in a programme organised to mark the 'National Textile

BGMEA for boosting trade with India

 A delegation of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) led by President Faruque Hassan has met Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Md. Mustafizur Rahman in New Delhi and sought support to boost trade with India. BGMEA Vice President Shahidullah Azim, Chair of BGMEA Standing Committee on Press, Publication and Publicity