Netherlands Ambassador meets BGMEA administrator

André Carstens, Ambassador of the Netherlands to Bangladesh, met with Anwar Hossain, Administrator of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) at the BGMEA Complex in Uttara, Dhaka. Members of the BGMEA Support Committee also attended the meeting held on December 19. The discussions focused on strengthening collaboration to support Bangladesh’s

U.S body, BGMEA discuss trade RMG issues

U.S. Trade Representative Brendan Lynch and Trade Policy Analyst for South and Central Asia Emily Ashby met with the leadership of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) at a hotel here Tuesday. The meeting focused on key issues of bilateral trade, with particular emphasis on the U.S.-Bangladesh Trade and

BGMEA discusses current business situation

A meeting was held at the BGMEA Complex in Uttara, Dhaka on December 7 to discuss the current business situation in the country and the safety of industrial sector. The meeting was chaired by BGMEA Administrator Md. Anwar Hossain and attended by leaders from major trade associations, as well as

Pakistan High Commissioner calls on BGMEA Administrator

 Syed Ahmed Maroof, High Commissioner of Pakistan to Bangladesh, paid a courtesy call on Anwar Hossain, Administrator of BGMEA, at the BGMEA office in Dhaka on December 5. The meeting was also attended by RezwanSelim, Member of BGMEA Support Committee. During the meeting, they discussed a range of issues aimed at strengthening

SWITCH2CE partners with BGMEA

Bangladesh, the second-largest garment exporter in the world, is a significant producer of pre-consumer waste. There is a considerable opportunity to position Bangladesh as a leader in circularity by expanding the country’s recycling capacity and creating greater value from these waste streams. The SWITCH2CE Project, in partnership with the Bangladesh Garment

BGMEA, Buyers’ Forum meeting held

Representatives of the Buyers' Forum held a meeting with Md. Anwar Hossain, Administrator of the BGMEA, at the BGMEA Complex in Uttara, Dhaka, to discuss the current state of the garment industry and its sustainable growth. The meeting was attended by the members of the Support Committee of BGMEA. The meeting covered

RMG sector suffers $400m losses in labour unrest: BGMEA

Bangladesh's readymade garment (RMG) industry suffered an estimated production loss of around $400 million due to the recent workers' unrest in September and October in Savar, Ashulia, and Gazipur. Besides, some work orders were diverted to competing countries due to concerns over the law and order situation, said Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers

BGMEA and IBC hold meeting on RMG sector situation

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has sought the cooperation of the IndustriALL Bangladesh Council (IBC) leaders to maintain stable labour conditions in the garment sector amidst the ongoing challenges. The request was made during a discussion meeting held on August 31, at the BGMEA Complex in Uttara. BGMEA President

BGMEA holds view-exchange meeting

A view exchange meeting was held at the BGMEA Complex in Uttara on July 27, involving representatives from BGMEA, the Bangladesh Army, Industrial Police, the Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments, the DC of Dhaka District, the DC of Gazipur District, DGFI, NSI, Community Policing on RMG, and garment