BGMEA’s launches week-long tree plantation program

BGMEA has launched a week-long campaign to create social awareness among mass people about the importance of tree plantation in protecting the environment and the planet and inspire them to plant trees regularly. Mayor of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Md. Atiqul Islam inaugurated the program at BGMEA Complex in Uttara,

BGMEA urges EU to extend GSP facilities

BGMEA President Faruque Hassan has urged the European Union (EU) to continue supporting Bangladesh in consolidating its economic growth momentum in the coming days, a press release said on Tuesday. He made the call during a meeting with H.E. Charles Whiteley, Ambassador and Head of Delegation of the European Union to

BGMEA to establish clinics for RMG workers

BGMEA President Faruque Hassan said ensuring workers' health and well-being is an imperative to ensure sustainable development of the RMG industry, a press release said on Monday. He came up with observations while addressing a workshop and award-giving ceremony held in the Radisson Blu in Dhaka on 25 June.. Under the Employment

BGMEA wraps project for creating high-end fashion products

Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has completed the project on "Creating High-End Fashion Product Using Local Heritage Material." The project was initiated two years back with an aim to develop high-end western apparel items by utilizing centuries-old local heritage materials of the country. BGMEA has implemented this scheme with the

RSC starts including new RMG factories

RSC (RMG Sustainability Council) has started to enlist new factories without brand nomination. Previously, factories could only be enlisted in RSC if they had nomination from the brand but from now on, any export-oriented garment factories that are members of BGMEA and BKMEA can also be enlisted under RSC with

BGMEA organizes blood donation program

Bangladesh Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) in collaboration with Bangladesh Red Crescent Society has organized a blood donation program on 18 June 2023 at BGMEA Complex, a press release said on Sunday. BGMEA President Faruque Hassan has inaugurated this week-long program from 18th June to 24th June while a

Focus more on technology and talent to build: BGMEA

Shahidullah Azim, acting president of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), stressed the importance of harnessing the power of technology and innovation to propel the sustainable development of Bangladesh, a press release said on Sunday. “As we enter the next decade of technological transformation, we have to focus more on

BGMEA, Axfoundation seek ties on RMG transition

Commerce Minister of Bangladesh Tipu Munshi MP held a meeting with Ms. Viveka Risberg, Program Director Sustainable Production and Consumption at Axfoundation in Sweden on June 8, a press release said on Friday. The meeting was also attended by BGMEA President Faruque Hassan and Vice President Miran Ali. During the meeting,