The RMG industry of Bangladesh had been gearing up for the next phase of growth with the latest innovations and technologies to strengthen its position as a high-end apparel manufacturing hub, said Faruque Hassan, President of BGMEA. “The apparel industry is gaining strengths in manufacturing more diversified products including manmade fibre-based
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Nigerian delegation discusses Dhaka-Abuja trade potential with BGMEA
A delegation comprising high officials of different ministries of the Nigerian government paid a visit to Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) President Faruque Hassan in Dhaka Monday. The delegation included Abubakar Aliyu Aziz, director general of the National Identity Management Commission, MaskaUbale Ahmed Shehi, executive commissioner of the Communications
BGMEA, SGCCI to collaborate on strengthening trade partnership
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association on Thursday held a meeting with a delegation of the Southern Gujarat Chamber Of Commerce and Industry to strengthen trade partnership between the two countries. BGMEA in a press release said that SGCCI delegation led by its president Himanshu H Bodawala called on BGMEA
BGMEA, SOWTEX to help connect more exporters
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and SOWTEX have signed another memorandum of understanding (MoU) to increase the collaboration between Indian fabrics and value-added material suppliers and Bangladesh's apparel manufacturers. Namely, they aim to boost collaboration in man-made fibers and cotton-based materials using SOWTEX Phygital (physical and digital bridge)
BGMEA seeks support to promote trade in Canada
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has sought the support of the Bangladesh High Commission in Canada to explore more trade opportunities, including apparel exports, in the North American country. Bangladesh High Commissioner in Canada Dr Khalilur Rahman paid a visit to BGMEA President Faruque Hassan in Dhaka Wednesday. BGMEA
PDS keen to increase apparel sourcing from Bangladesh
PDS Limited has reiterated its interest in increasing the sourcing of garments from Bangladesh in the coming years. Vice Chairman of PDS Limited Pallak Seth along with Group CEO Sanjay Jain called on BGMEA President Faruque Hassan in Dhaka on January 10 and expressed the willingness of PDS in expanding
BGMEA to improve health status of RMG workers
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), a Switzerland-based international organisation, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday to provide better nutrition to the apparel sector workers. The two sides intended to improve the health status of the country's RMG workers, which will
BGMEA, Oerlikon discuss collaboration on capacity building in manmade fibre, recycling
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and Oerlikon have discussed collaboration in supporting garment factories to build up their capacity in manufacturing high-end products made of manmade fibre. Oerlikon is a leading high-tech industrial group specialising in textile and recycling machinery and technologies, and a supplier of manmade
BGMEA for effective industry-academia ties
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has stressed the need for effective collaboration between universities and industries for developing mid and high-level managers equipped with the knowledge and skills required to meet the market and industry demand. The industry needs more qualified and competent workers and professionals to meet
ILO Japan delegation calls on BGMEA president
A delegation comprising high officials from ILO Tokyo office paid a courtesy call on BGMEA President Faruque Hassan at BGMEA Complex on 12 December. The delegation, which was led by Yuki Kobayashi, programme coordinator, ILO Tokyo Office, included Arisa Haboshi, training and research officer, and Kyohei Yabu, research manager, International Economy