Faruque Hassan, President of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), has emphasized the pivotal role of the media in reshaping the global perception of Bangladesh's garment industry. He came up with the observation during his meeting with Farida Yasmin, President of the Jatiya Press Club in the capital today, said
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RMG industry in transition to circular economy for environmental sustainability: BGMEA
The readymade garment industry of Bangladesh is increasingly focusing on the transition from linear business model to circular economy for greater environmental sustainability coupled with economic growth, said Faruque Hassan, President of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA). He said, “To what extent climate change will change the world is
BEPZA EZ to invest in agro based industry
Bangladeshi company Kazi Badam Limited is going to set up an Agro Processing (Cashew Nut) industry in BEPZA Economic Zone (BEPZA EZ). This 100 percent local company will invest US$ 17.22 million to produce Cashew Nut Kernel and Cashew Nut Shell Liquid. This would be the first agro-based industry in the
BGMEA organises art camp to promote Bangladesh’s culture
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has organised an art camp as part of its Brand Bangladesh initiative, in addition to its core focus to promote the apparel industry. Sixty-two renowned artists, including Monirul Islam, Shahabuddin Ahmed, Hashem Khan, Abul Barq Alvi, Abdus Shakoor Shah, Abdul Mannan, Mohammad Eunus,
BGMEA calls on Sedex to promote encouraging stories of Bangladesh’s RMG industry
Times Report The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has urged audit organisationSedex to portray a positive picture of Bangladesh's apparel industry internationally. Sedex saw the impressive journey of Bangladesh's transformation, both socially and environmentally, BGMEA President Faruque Hassan said. Anupam Prasad, head of office at Sedex India, and Naveen Ganapathy, business
Skills dev imperative to reap benefits of 4IR: BGMEA President
BGMEA President Faruque Hassan said skills development including reskilling and upskilling were imperative to sustain the industry’s competitiveness in the fourth industrial revolution era (4IR). Honorable Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi, MP wuth BGMEA President at SEIP programm Rapid advances in technologies led to a rise in demand for workers and professionals who
BGMEA seeks support to promote trade in Canada
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has sought the support of the Bangladesh High Commission in Canada to explore more trade opportunities, including apparel exports, in the North American country. Bangladesh High Commissioner in Canada Dr Khalilur Rahman paid a visit to BGMEA President Faruque Hassan in Dhaka Wednesday. BGMEA
BGMEA for effective industry-academia ties
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has stressed the need for effective collaboration between universities and industries for developing mid and high-level managers equipped with the knowledge and skills required to meet the market and industry demand. The industry needs more qualified and competent workers and professionals to meet
RMG industry emphasizes technologies to enhance transparency: BGMEA chief
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) President Faruque Hassan on Sunday said Bangladesh’s RMG industry is increasingly putting emphasis on technological upgradation ranging from the manufacturing process to design development, productivity improvement, environmental sustainability, resource efficiency, quality enhancement to workers’ well-being. “We are getting prepared to meet the challenges of
Initiative to dev logistics industry with WB guidance
To gather inputs from national and international experts for an integrated and efficient Logistics Industry Development Policy and to frame a holistic system both in terms of infrastructure and service development a workshop on "Formulation of National Logistics Industry Development Policy for Bangladesh: Experience from Global Good Practices" was organized