BGMEA president briefs Moody’s team on sector’s outlook

Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has briefed Moody's Investor Service about the future priorities of the RMG industry to enhance its capabilities and competitiveness in the global market in the coming days.  The priorities include increased emphasis on product diversification, innovation, technology upgradation and skill development.  A delegation of Moody's

German University’s collaboration with BGMEA  

A delegation of the Technical University of Dresden (TUD) visited the BGMEA Complex in Dhaka on Sunday as part of the collaboration with BGMEA to provide technical and knowledge support to the Centre of Innovation, Efficiency and Occupational Safety and Health (CIEOSH). Technical University of Dresden is a public research university

BGMEA urges Jordache to raise apparel sourcing from Bangladesh

BGMEA President Faruque Hassan called upon Jordache Enterprises to strengthen partnership with their Bangladeshi suppliers and increase sourcing from Bangladesh. He requested the American clothing brand to collaborate with Bangladeshi apparel manufacturers to build their capabilities in producing garments which have high demand in the global market. “As Bangladesh is increasingly focusing

BGMEA chief for tightening ties with Germany

 BGMEA President Faruque Hassan has underscored the need for intensifying cooperation and collaboration between Germany and Bangladesh to unlock trade and investment potential, a press release said Tuesday. He sought the cooperation and support of Germany for the sustainable development of Bangladesh’s RMG industry, especially in the area of environmental sustainability

Huawei, BGMEA tie up to promote renewable energy

Huawei Technologies (Bangladesh) Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BGMEA to take steps to address the current energy crisis and move towards a greener Bangladesh through promoting renewable energy, a press release said Monday. Faruque Hassan, President, BGMEA and Pan Junfeng, CEO, Huawei, signed an MoU in this

BGMEA, Youngone keen to collaborate on capacity building

A delegation of BGMEA headed by President Faruque Hassan visited the head office of Youngone Corporation in Seoul, South Korea on October 28. BGMEA Vice President Shahidullah Azim, Director Asif Ashraf, Managing Director of DBL Group M. A. Jabbar, Managing Director of Hams Group Engr. Md. Shafiqur Rahman, Shaikh Shahinur Rahman,

BGMEA gets in on the fight against dengue

 Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) President Faruque Hassan has called upon everyone, including the employers, workers and employees of garment factories to clean their households and factory premises regularly to prevent the spread of dengue. He said the dengue outbreak could be prevented by taking precautionary measures properly and

BGMEA urges  Reitmans to develop, source value-added items

 The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) Wednesday sought cooperation from the Canadian clothing retailer and brand Reitmans for developing value-added products and increasing sourcing those products from Bangladesh as it would be a win-win for both. BGMEA President Faruque Hassan had a meeting with Gary Ross, chief of the

BGMEA leaders, Dickson discuss ways to boost RMG export to UK market

Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has discussed possible ways to increase apparel export share in the UK with British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Robert Chatterton Dickson.  Dickson had a courtesy meeting with BGMEA President Faruque Hassan at BGMEA Complex on Tuesday.  BGMEA President hopes for continued support of the British

BGMEA, FDCB to promote khadi globally

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters (BGMEA) and the Fashion Design Council of Bangladesh (FDCB) have agreed to forge a collaboration to promote and develop high-end fashionable garments using home grown fabrics and materials. FDCB President Maheen Khan and Vice-President Emdad Haque met with BGMEA President Faruque Hassan in Dhaka Monday. They