Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) requested global apparel buyers to nominate more shipping liners and off-docks to facilitate timely shipment of export containers. BGMEA President Faruque Hassan made the call during at a meeting with the representatives of renowned global brand C&A Sourcing International Ltd and leading shipping company
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Yarn manufacturers commit to check unusual price hike
Local yarn manufacturers have decided to check unusual price hike of yarn in the domestic market and committed not to increase yarn prices quoted in the proforma invoices (PI) issued on August 10, said a press release. The assurance came after the leaders of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA),
BGMEA urges buyers to allow more shipping liners, off-docks
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has requested global apparel buyers to nominate more shipping liners and off-docks to help suppliers make timely shipments of export containers. BGMEA President Faruque Hassan made the request at a meeting with stakeholders - including the main-line operator (MLO) and buyers' representatives - Thursday
Epic Group donates to BGMEA’s fund to help Covid affected people
Epic Group has donated Tk. 5 lac to a fund launched by Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) to assist people affected by Covid-19. The donated money will be used to buy medical equipment including nasal cannulas, oxygen cylinders and medicines. P.K. Saw, General Manager of Epic Group handed over a
RMG industry earns global recognition: BGMEA President
The readymade garment industry of Bangladesh has made significant progress in the areas of sustainability, especially workers well-being and industrial relations, said Faruque Hassan, President, Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA). “Starting from the elimination of Child Labour in mid-nineties, and the emerging compliances issues including timely payment of wages,
BGMEA, Bangladesh Truck Covered Van Owners Association holds meeting
Leaders of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and Bangladesh Truck Covered Van Owners Association held a meeting at BGMEA office in Dhaka recently to discuss ways for preventing incidents of RMG export goods theft on Dhaka-Chattagram highway. BGMEA President Faruque Hassan, Vice President Md. Shahidullah Azim, Executive President of
BGMEA requests Biman to improve cargo handling services
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) requested Biman Bangladesh Airlines to improve air cargo handling services at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to facilitate RMG exports. BGMEA President Faruque Hassan made the request during his meeting with Managing Director and CEO of Biman Bangladesh Airlines, Dr. Abu Saleh Mostafa Kamal, at
Stakeholders push govt to address container, vessel shortage
Leaders of exporters’ associations, shipping lines and other stakeholders together held a meeting to devise a way out for resolving a crisis in sending export cargoes from Bangladesh, mainly caused by shortage of empty containers and vessels. A press release on Wednesday said, the participants in the meeting put emphasize on
Walt Disney to reinstate Bangladesh as Permitted Sourcing Country
The Walt Disney Company, once stopped it’s sourcing from Bangladesh in 2013 amid the fire and building collapse disasters, has considered to include the country in its Permitted Sourcing Country list with ILS (International Labor Standard) audits. The information came from a trusted source, but the official notification from Disney is
BGMEA president attends AAFA’s SRC panel discussion
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) invited BGMEA President, Faruque Hassan at its social responsibility committee meeting held virtually on June 30, said a press release. This was the first of its kind invitation from AAFA to BGMEA which signifies the strategic partnership and collaboration between the two organizations. The release