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
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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 thanks joint forces for helping maintain security in garment industry
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has thanked and expressed gratitude to the joint forces for providing full cooperation to maintain law and order situation in the Ready-made garment (RMG) industry. In the recent past, with the overall cooperation of the joint forces, the ongoing labor situation has improved considerably,
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
BGMEA delegation’s meeting with Finance and Commerce Adviser
A delegation from the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), led by President Khandoker Rafiqul Islam, met with Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, Adviser to the interim government on the Ministries of Finance and Commerce, at ERD office in Dhaka on August 27. The BGMEA delegation included former Presidents Quazi Moniruzzaman and
GOC Ninth Infantry Division holds meeting with BGMEA
In order to keep all industrial factories of Bangladesh running normally, including the garment industry, under the initiative of BGMEA, Bangladesh Army's GOC Ninth Infantry Division and Area Commander, Savar Area held a meeting with FBCCI, BTMA, leaders of various business organizations and representatives of law enforcement agencies on 11
BGMEA holds meeting with general members on RMG industry
A meeting was held today between general members and leaders of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) to discuss security of BGMEA and overall situation of the garment industry. The meeting, held at the BGMEA office in the capital's Uttara, was presided over by acting President of BGMEA Khandoker
Chinese business delegation held meeting with BGMEA
A delegation representing leading Chinese textile and apparel enterprises visited the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on July 7 to explore collaboration opportunities in the textile and apparel sector. Led by Huang Liansheng, Managing Director of the China Textile Industrial Corporation for Foreign Economic and Technical Cooperation (CTEXIC), the