Unicef, the Bangladesh Garments' Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), and the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) will support factories to provide breastfeeding spaces and breaks for mothers under the programme. They will also assist factories in providing childcare facilities, paid maternity leave, cash benefits, healthcare, employment protection and a
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BGMEA, Wagely sign MoU to support RMG workers
BGMEA and Wagely Bangladesh Ltd signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on 10 October at BGMEA Complex to raise awareness and increase the adoption of Earned Wage Access (EWA) for garment workers in Bangladesh, a press release said Wednesday. On behalf of BGMEA, President Faruque Hassan inked the MoU with Wagely
Bangladesh’s RMG bracing for next phase of growth: BGMEA
Bangladesh's apparel industry is increasingly focusing on product diversification, innovation, technology upgradation and skill development to enhance its capabilities and competitiveness in the global market in the coming days, Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) Vice-President Shahidullah Azim said. He was speaking at a 16th senior basic intelligence course 2022
BGMEA to create decent work for youth in RMG sector
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) will support an innovative new programme from the Centre for Child Rights and Business to create decent work for young in the apparel industry. BGMEA President Faruque Hassan made the announcement at a meeting with Ines Kaempfer, CEO of the centre at the
BGMEA, GarmentTechBD to improve supply chain management skills in RMG
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and Academy of Garments Technology Bangladesh (GarmentTechBD) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to provide training to mid-level management in the RMG industry to improve their knowledge and skills in supply chain management, a press release said Wednesday. Faruque Hassan, President of BGMEA, and
French retailer Carrefour looks to expand business in Bangladesh
Carrefour, a French multinational retail chain, has expressed interest in strengthening its partnership with Bangladeshi suppliers to expand its business base here. During a courtesy visit to BGMEA President Faruque Hassan at the BGMEA Complex on Monday, Jean Marie Fouque, director (Textile Global Sourcing) of Carrefour, discussed prospects of increasing apparel
Bangladesh, Norway have potential to expand bilateral trade
A meeting between the Norwegian ambassador in Bangladesh and BGMEA president expressed the view that the two nations have potential to expand bilateral trade and investment. It emphasised the need to strengthen partnership and cooperation between the two countries in the areas. Ambassador of Norway to Bangladesh Espen Rikter-Svendsen met Bangladesh Garment
BGMEA, upay sign deal on stipend for BGMEA-SEIP project
The Bangladesh Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and upay, one of the fastest growing mobile financial service providers in the country, signed an agreement to disburse stipends through upay. Faruque Hassan, President of BGMEA, and Rezaul Hossain, Managing Director and CEO of upay inked the agreement on behalf of their
Strengthening business interactions will benefit Bangladesh-India: BGMEA
BGMEA President Faruque Hassan said the existing business situation has created opportunities for Bangladesh and India to drive development in the RMG and textile industry in both countries. "Bangladesh is seeking to harness the potential of Man-Made fibre (MMF) apparel export as the demand for clothing made of synthetic materials is
BGMEA, OCAIB to collaborate on skills training
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and Overseas Chinese Association in Bangladesh (OCAIB) are willing to collaborate in providing training to mid-level management in the readymade garment (RMG) industry to improve their knowledge and skills in supply chain management. The interest was expressed when OCAIB founder President Leo Zhuang paid