BGMEA seeks govt’s support for RMG dev.

BGMEA President Faruque Hassan called on Salman Fazlur Rahman MP, Private Industry and Investment Advisor to the honorable Prime Minister, in Dhaka on May 31, a press release said on Saturday. BGMEA Director Ahsanul Hoq, Chair of BGMEA Standing Committee on Trade Fair Mohammed Kamal Uddin, Chair of BGMEA Standing Committee

BGMEA calls on H&M to expand operation in country

CEO of H&M Group Helena Helmersson and President of BGMEA Faruque Hassan held a meeting in Dhaka on Wednesday to discuss potential areas of collaboration to further strengthen long-term partnerships and expand H&M’s business base in Bangladesh. The meeting was also attended by BGMEA Vice Presidents Shahidullah Azim and Miran Ali,

BGMEA, H&M sign climate deal

H&M Group and the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a partnership towards a circular and climate-neutral garment sector in Bangladesh, a press release said on Thursday.Ms. Helena Helmersson, CEO, H&M Group, and Mr. Faruque Hassan, President, BGMEA, inked a memorandum of

BGMEA, Cotton USA to collaborate on increasing mutual trade

A delegation from Cotton USA met with BGMEA President Faruque Hassan to discuss potential collaboration on creating trade opportunities that would be beneficial for both sides, a press release said on Wednesday. The team included William R. Bettendorf, Director, Supply Chain Marketing and South Asia; Stephanie Thiers-Ratcliffe, Director, European Brands and

BGMEA donates ambulance to support emergency health services

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has donated an ambulance to Manabik Shahajya Sangstha (MSS) to support emergency health services to people including underprivileged people in society. BGMEA President Faruque Hassan handed over the key of the ambulance to President of MSS Feroz M. Hassan at a program held

Time to move beyond volume, focus on value addition: BGMEA

Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) President Faruque Hassan has emphasized the need for a strategic shift from volume-based production to value addition in order to foster sustainable growth of the readymade garment industry in Bangladesh.  "This transition is very much important for long-term success of the industry," he said.  The

NDG delegation visits BGMEA

A delegation from the National Defence College (NDC), led by Air Vice Marshal Muhammad Kamrul Islam along with three senior Directing staffs of the rank of Major General visited BGMEA Complex in Uttara, Dhaka on May 22, a press release said on Wednesday.The delegation comprised NDC course members including officers

BGMEA collaborate with CBCCI

A delegation of the Canada-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CBCCI) led by its Executive Vice President Areef Rahman met with BGMEA President Faruque Hassan to discuss potential collaboration in boosting RMG exports to Canada, a press release said on Tuesday. During the meeting, they discussed prospects of Bangladesh’s RMG exports

OECD, ADB delegation meets BGMEA

A delegation comprising senior officials of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) paid a visit to BGMEA and held a meeting with BGMEA President Faruque Hassan at the latter’s office in Dhaka on May 21, a press release said on Monday. The team

Turn youth into skilled human resources: BGMEA

BGMEA President Faruque Hassan has laid emphasis on empowering the youth, providing them with the knowledge and equipping them with the skills necessary to unleash their potential and contribute to the development of Bangladesh. He made the remarks while speaking at the grand finale and prize distribution ceremony of BGMEA