The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has signed an agreement with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) to conduct a study on Bangladesh’s RMG sector roadmap to recovery, a press release said Wednesday. The objective of the study is to develop a strategic roadmap and an action plan for the industry covering thematic
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Coats delegation meets BGMEA president
A delegation of Coats, a leading industrial thread company in the world, paid a courtesy call on BGMEA President Faruque Hassan at BGMEA’s PR office in Gulshan on Wednesday, a press release said. The delegation included Bill Watson, Managing Director of Coats China Cluster, Mohammad Al Kashem, Managing Director, Coats Bangladesh,
BGMEA participates in Techtextil 2022 in Germany
BGMEA member factories specialized in manufacturing technical textiles-based garments has participated in an international trade exhibition – Techtextil – in Germany, a press release said Monday. The leading international trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens begins today in Frankfurt Germany. International exhibitors will be showcasing a vast spectrum of technical textiles,
Aligning with changing business trends must to remain competitive: BGMEA President
Aligning business strategies with changing trends in the fashion industry and building capabilities accordingly are a must to sustain in the global competitive market, said Faruque Hassan, President of BGMEA. Globally the apparel industry is undergoing rapid and notable changes mostly driven by evolving technologies, and requiring businesses to cope up
Chief of Brazilian cotton growers assoc meets BGMEA President
President of Brazilian Cotton Growers Association (ABRAPA) Julio Cesar Busato paid a courtesy call on BGMEA President Faruque Hassan at the latter’s office in Gulshan on June 15, a press release said Thursday. BGMEA Vice President Shahidullah Azim, Vice President (Finance) Khandoker Rafiqul Islam, Director of International Relations at ABRAPA Marcelo
BGMEA wants to keep 0.5pc source tax for next 5 years
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has urged the government to keep the source tax on export earnings unchanged for at least for next five years to help the sector overcome difficult moment. BGMEA president Faruque Hassan made the appeal during a post-budget press conference at a city hotel on
Bangladesh to stay safe, sustainable apparel sourcing destination: BGMEA
The country's apparel industry is committed to carrying forward the achievements that have earned the sector global accolades as a safe and sustainable industry, said the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA). "While our achievements make us immensely proud, they also inspire us to dream bigger and strengthen our tenacity
BGMEA team visits Miles headquarters in Germany
A delegation of BGMEA headed by President Faruque Hassan visited the headquarters of Miles GmbH, a leading German fashion company, in Hamburg on June 3, a press release said Sunday. This was the first-ever visit by a delegation from BGMEA to Miles, one of the largest importers of apparels sourcing from
BGMEA seeks German support to retain duty-free access to EU
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) sought Germany’s support to retain its duty-free access to the European Union (EU) market after graduation from LDC status, a press release said Saturday. The support was sought when a delegation of BGMEA headed by President Faruque Hassan along with Ambassador of Bangladesh to
BGMEA stresses on fair prices for apparel industry
BGMEA President Faruque Hassan has emphasized the need for fair prices to make the apparel industry more sustainable, positively impacting the well-being of garment workers. Production costs in garment manufacturing have gone up due to increase in prices of yarn, chemicals and other raw materials in the global supply chain and