BGMEA President Faruque Hassan has stressed the need for creating employment opportunities for transgender people to include them in the mainstream economy and enable them to lead a dignified life in society. “Transgender people are often treated in such a manner as if they are outsiders. They often face humiliation and
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BGMEA for industry-academia collaboration to drive innovation in RMG
BGMEA President Faruque Hassan said innovation will be key to progress for the RMG industry in the coming years where industry-academia collaboration can play a vital role in meeting the need. Innovation and technologies are increasingly being integrated into the fashion industry to meet the consumers' changing appetite for diverse fashionable
BGMEA President calls upon Intertek to share RMG industry’s progress with buyers
A delegation of Intertek led by Sandeep Das, Regional Managing Director - South Asia, paid a courtesy call on BGMEA President Faruque Hassan at the latter’s office in Gulshan, Dhaka on March 23. BGMEA Vice President Miran Ali was also present on the occasion. They had discussions over issues pertaining to the
BGMEA lauds PM for power coverage milestone
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for the achievement of bringing 100 percent of Bangladesh under power coverage. BGMEA President Faruque Hassan said the Prime Minister has achieved another milestone in her journey towards development with the inauguration of the 1320-MW ultra-supercritical coal-fired power
RMG industry committed to workplace safety: BGMEA President
The RMG industry of Bangladesh is committed to carrying forward the accomplishments made on workplace safety and workers’ rights and will continue to be a preferred choice of global buyers as the safest apparel sourcing destination in the world. A paradigm shift had taken place in the areas of structural, fire
BGMEA holds meeting with EU delegates
A meeting was held between visiting delegates of the European Union and the leaders of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) in Dhaka on March 15. The EU delegates included Jordi Curell Gotor, Director for International Affairs in Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion (DGEMPL); Ivo Schutte, Deputy Head
Miran Ali selected as spokesperson of STTI
The members of the Sustainable Terms and Trade Initiative (STTI) unanimously selected Miran Ali as the Spokesperson for the entire initiative. Miran Ali, Vice President of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), was entrusted with the position in STTI during its board meeting of members in Istanbul, Turkey on March
WRAP, BGMEA launch new chapter of partnership
The Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) and the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) have renewed their longstanding partnership for another year under a newly revitalized memorandum of understanding (MoU). The organizations share a deep-seated commitment to ethical manufacturing. Their joint efforts in the social compliance space predominantly focus on
BGMEA and Panda Biotech look for collaboration to accelerate use of sustainable fibre in Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s garment industry is committed to continue its pursuance of excellence in the area of environmental sustainability in a bid to manufacture garments in a way that is good for people and the planet. BGMEA President Faruque Hassan made the remark during a meeting with Mark D’Sa, Business Development, Panda Biotech,
BGMEA promotes Bangladesh’s RMG industry in AAFA Executive Summit
A delegation of BGMEA led by President Faruque Hassan has joined the Executive Summit of American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) being held in Washington D.C. to represent the apparel industry of Bangladesh and showcase its success stories and potential among international brands and buyers. The delegation comprised Vice President Miran