The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and the Wazir Advisors have signed an agreement for conducting a study on “Fibre Diversification Study of Non-Cotton Textile and Apparel for Bangladesh in the Global Apparel Market,” a press release said Sunday. BGMEA President Faruque Hassan and Business Director of Wazir Advisors
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BGMEA urges govt not to hike gas, power prices
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) Wednesday urged the government not to increase gas and electricity prices as the step would have adverse impacts on the industry, economy and the public as a whole. BGMEA President Faruque Hassan sent a letter to the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral
BGMEA, SEIP sign deal on skill development for RMG sector
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and the Skills for Employment Investment Program (SEIP) have signed an agreement to develop skills of mid-level management and workers of the RMG industry through training. As per the contract, skill development training will be provided in two years under the tranche-3 of
BGMEA chief for working harder to retain progress
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) President Faruque Hassan has said it is now time for them to leapfrog to the next level of growth as they have achieved a certain level of growth and momentum. "Our progress and prospects have made us one of the most sustainable sourcing partners
Deal signed to conduct study on establishing virtual marketplace platform for RMG sector
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has signed an agreement with LightCastle Partners for conducting a feasibility study on "Establishing a Virtual Marketplace Platform for the RMG sector". The study will analyze the gaps in policies, market potential and readiness of the sector, and include a suitable business model and
Salary, bonus paid in 100pc garment factories: BGMEA
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) President Faruque Hassan said 100 percent of the factories have given festival allowance and advance salary for the month of April to the workers, a press release said. Faruque Hassan said, “As per the directions of the Prime Minister, the Home Minister and the
BGMEA calls for more train services to ease garment workers’ Eid travel
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) President Faruque Hassan has urged the government to operate special train services and add more coaches to ease travel of passengers, especially garment workers ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr. Added capacity of trains especially on north Bengal routes will help to carry more garment workers to
BGMEA urges BRT to ensure safe Eid journey for garment workers
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) President Faruque Hassan has requested the Rapid Bus Transit (BRT) authority to manage the construction works of the dedicated bus corridor between Dhaka airport to Gazipur to ensure easy and safe travel of garment workers during Eid-ul-Fitr holidays, said a press release. He also
BGMEA wants illegal gas connections to be snapped
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has urged the government to disconnect all illegal gas connections in the country. BGMEA President Faruque Hassan made the call as he met with Md Mahbub Hossain, senior secretary at the Energy and Mineral Resources Division, in the capital Sunday. They discussed the present
Increased business can open up trade opportunities: BGMEA
Increased business interactions and collaboration between apparel and textile exporters of Bangladesh and India can open up new trade opportunities. It is important to provide more avenues and platforms to bring manufacturers and exporters of both countries closer so that they can reap mutual trade benefits. Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association