BGMEA has sought support of the government for RMG industry to overcome the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and turn around while acting BGMEA president SM Mannan (Kochi) meet with senior secretary of the finance ministry AbdurRoufTalukder, a press release said. Former BGMEA President Md. Shafiul Islam (Mohiuddin), MP, BGMEA Vice
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BGMEA seeks support of Bangladesh Embassy to RMG exports to US market
BGMEA President Faruque Hassan sought support and cooperation from the Bangladesh Embassy in the US in promoting bilateral trade between Bangladesh and the USA, including increasing apparel exports to the US market. During a meeting with the Bangladesh Ambassador to the US M Shahidul Islam in Washington DC on Friday, Faruque
BGMEA asks IFC to finance SMEs in sustainability
BGMEA President Faruque Hassan and Vice President Miran Ali attended a meeting of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) held at IFC headquarters in Washington D.C. on Thursday. Alfonso Garcia Mora, Regional Vice President for Asia and Pacific; Sabine Schlorke, Global Head, Manufacturing and Portfolio; and Tania Lozansky, Senior Manager of Advisory
BGMEA, USGBC to promote green growth in Bangladesh
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) expressed interest to collaborate to facilitate Bangladesh apparel industry’s strides towards environmental sustainability. Both the organization vowed their commitment for giving exemplary leadership in developing Bangladesh as the home of the highest number of green garment factories
BGMEA and WRAP to collaborate in interests of RMG industry
BGMEA President Faruque Hassan and Vice President Miran Ali met recently with Avedis Seferian, President and CEO of Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) in Washington D.C. in the USA, said a press release. Hong Mei, Senior Director, Compliance Assurance and Srishti Sharma, Director of Compliance Administration, WRAP were also present at
KiK helps BGMEA to vaccinate RMG workers
Renowned German brand KiK has donated to purchase COVID-19 vaccines for garment workers in Bangladesh. The donation was made through BGMEA which will be forwarded to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Bangladesh as the government is responsible for procuring and administration of the vaccines, said a
BGMEA continues support for treatment of Covid patients
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has donated essential medical equipment to three hospitals for treatment of patients diagnosed with Covid-19, said a press release. The medical supplies include 12 oxygen concentrators for Satkhira Medical College; five oxygen concentrators, 10 oxygen cylinders and 30 thousand pieces of face masks
BGMEA, Evercare sign deal on BIG4 initiative
BGMEA has signed an agreement on the BIG4 initiative with Evercare on Sunday, a press release said. Under the agreement “BGMEA-Evercare BIG4” named workplace will be conducted which aims to partner with relevant stakeholders across public and private organizations in Bangladesh. The initiative focuses on prevention, timely diagnosis and management of non-communicable
BGMEA launches tree plantation campaign
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), has launched a month-long tree plantation campaign to pay homage to the memory of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, who dreamt of a prosperous and green Bangladesh and initiated tree plantation campaigns in the country soon after the independence as he realized the
RMG Sector: IMF keen to work closely with Bangladesh
Resident Representative (Asia and Pacific Department) of International Monetary Fund (IMF) Jayendu De has expressed the willingness of IMF to support the development activities in the apparel sector of Bangladesh. The international financial institution is also interested to work closely for the betterment of the RMG industry, said the Bangladesh Garment