The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has made financial donation to help underprivileged people with foods in the holy month of Ramadan, a press release said Saturday. The donation was made as part of BGMEA’s ongoing efforts to support destitute people of society. BGMEA president, Faruque Hassan, presented Eid gifts
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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 urges buyers to continue support for RMG
The readymade garment industry of Bangladesh is preparing for the next phase of development and strengthening its position as the sustainable and responsible sourcing hub, said BGMEA President Faruque Hassan. "Challenges are huge for the apparel industry of Bangladesh and so are the opportunities. The rapid advancement of technologies is impacting
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
Kuhu Plamondon presents painting on Bangabandhu to BGMEA
Noted artist and fashion designer Kuhu Plamondon presented a painting on Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to BGMEA President Faruque Hassan as a token of her appreciation of BGMEA’s efforts and contribution to the development of Bangladesh and branding the country internationally. BGMEA Director Neela Hosna Ara and
BGMEA joins global alliance urging digital labeling
Bangladesh Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) joins a global alliance urging governments around the world to modernise the domestic fashion labelling requirements and support the use of more sustainable digital labels, said a press release on Wednesday. A letter signed by BGMEA President Faruque Hassan calls upon the governments to
BGMEA opens library to meet industry’s need for knowledge
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has opened a library at its headquarters in Uttara to meet the needs of information, research, and education which will be instrumental in facilitating the RMG industry's move towards sustainable development. BGMEA President Faruque Hassan inaugurated the BGMEA Library at BGMEA Complex in
BGMEA, Apon to work for RMG workers’ well-being
Apon Bazar, Bangladesh's first and largest workers' well-being platform offering discounted grocery, credit facility and health insurance, announced a partnership with the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA). BGMEA President Faruque Hassan, Director Neela Hosna Ara, Apon Managing Director Saif Rashid, and Director Yasir Arafat were present at the meeting
EBL launches credit card with BGMEA
Eastern Bank Limited (EBL) and Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) in association with Visa launched co-brand credit cards on Thursday, a press release said. The co-branded cards, exclusively designed for BGMEA, will provide financial solutions to its employees and member organizations with a safer and more convenient payment
H&M donates books to support RMG professionals
H&M Group, a multinational clothing giant, contributed books and dressmaker mannequins to the BGMEA Centre and BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology (BUFT) to support the education and skill development of next-generation RMG professionals. The books and mannequins will be key tools for the students of BUFT as well as trainees