Bangladesh focuses on building capacities for diversified products

BGMEA President Faruque Hassan said Bangladesh would continue its efforts to remain to be a preferred choice of global apparel brands as a safe, ethical and sustainable sourcing destination. He made the remark during a meeting with Halide Alagöz, Executive Vice President, Chief Supply Chain and Sustainability Officer at Ralph Lauren

BGMEA reinforces economic diplomacy

BGMEA underscored the need for constructive dialogues, research, economic diplomacy and engagement with governments and stakeholders at international level so that the momentum behind Bangladesh’s economic growth continues to build after LDC graduation. BGMEA President Faruque Hassan made the observations during a meeting with Masud Bin Momen, Foreign Secretary of Bangladesh,

BGMEA celebrates 75th birthday of Prime Minister

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) celebrated the 75th birthday of Honorable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The birthday was celebrated by cutting a cake after the 5th Emergency Meeting of BGMEA’s Board of Directors led by Acting President Syed Nazrul Islam at BGMEA office in Gulshan on September 29. BGMEA

BGMEA stresses on RMG industry to portray its true picture

BGMEA President Faruque Hassan met with Michael Posner, Jerome Kohlberg Professor of Ethics and Finance, and Director, Center for Business and Human Rights at Leonard N. Stern School of Business, in New York on September 27, a press release said. Giant Group Director Sharmeen Hassan Tithi was also present on the

BGMEA, Amerex Group to work jointly on industry innovation

BGMEA and Amerex Group are going to collaborate in upscaling the RMG industry’s capabilities that would complement our strategic priorities including industry innovation. BGMEA President Faruque Hassan met with Ira Ganger, President and CEO of Amerex Group in New York on September 24, a press release said. Former President of BGMEA Md.

BGMEA asks to choose Bangladesh for investment

BGMEA President Faruque Hassan has invited foreign investors including Bangladeshi business community living in the USA to choose Bangladesh as their preferred and ideal investment destination. “With consistent economic growth over the past decade, a large, young and vibrant workforce, strategic location, political stability, growing infrastructure, Bangladesh has emerged as an

BGMEA asks VF Corporation to strengthen partnership

BGMEA President Faruque Hassan met with Sean Cady, Vice President, Global Sustainability and Responsibility at VF Corporation, and Peter Higgins, VF’s Vice President Global Responsible Sourcing in New York on September 22, a press release said. Former BGMEA President Md. Shafiul Islam (Mohiuddin), MP, incumbent Vice President Miran Ali and Director

BGMEA seeks int’l media’s support to promote Bangladesh’s RMG

Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has sought cooperation and support from international media, including Sourcing Journal, to tell the world about the achievements and positive stories of Bangladesh's apparel industry, said a press release. BGMEA President Faruque Hassan met with Edward Hertzman, founder and president of Sourcing Journal, in

BGMEA urges to provide policy support to RMG industry

BGMEA has urged Bangladesh Bank to extend support to the RMG industry in its trying time so that the sector can turn around by overcoming the unprecedented impacts of the Covid-19. A delegation of BGMEA led by Acting President SM Mannan (Kochi) made the call during their meeting with Bangladesh Bank

BGMEA asks US to promote Bangladesh

BGMEA President Faruque Hassan and Vice President Miran Ali met with Marcia Stephens Bloom Bernicat, Senior Official for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment of the U.S. Department of State and Acting Assistant Secretary for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, in Washington D.C. on September 11, 2021. Ambassador of