BGMEA President calls for policy support to maintain RMG industry

A delegation from the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) led by President S. M. Mannan (Kochi), met with State Minister for Commerce Ahsanul Islam Titu MP at the secretariat on May 7. The delegation included BGMEA Senior Vice President Khandoker Rafiqul Islam, Vice President (Finance) Md. Nasir Uddin, Vice

BGMEA urges NBR to make services easier for RMG industry

In the dynamic landscape of the global trade market, Faruque Hassan, President of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), has called upon the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to extend cooperation and provide essential support to maintain the export-oriented ready-made garment (RMG) industry’s competitiveness on the global stage. “The

RMG industry sets milestone of USGBC Certified 200 LEED factories

A significant achievement has been gained in the journey towards sustainable industrialisation, as the nation celebrates the certification of its 200th LEED Green Factory by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). This remarkable milestone underscores Bangladesh's steadfast commitment to environmental stewardship, economic growth, and global competitiveness. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental

BGMEA seeks govt’s support for RMG dev.

BGMEA President Faruque Hassan called on Salman Fazlur Rahman MP, Private Industry and Investment Advisor to the honorable Prime Minister, in Dhaka on May 31, a press release said on Saturday. BGMEA Director Ahsanul Hoq, Chair of BGMEA Standing Committee on Trade Fair Mohammed Kamal Uddin, Chair of BGMEA Standing Committee

BGMEA for easy financing for SMEs in sustainability

BGMEA President Faruque Hassan has stressed the need for creating easily-accessible fund and due diligence for the RMG industry, especially SMEs to support in making transition towards green growth.  "The RMG industry of Bangladesh has made significant progress in the area of environmental sustainability, and we have the highest number of

BGMEA urges Germany to support dev of RMG industry

A high-level delegation comprising the members of German parliament paid a visit to BGMEA on February 25 to discuss potential cooperation and support for the sustainable development of Bangladesh’s RMG industry. The delegation included Renate Künast, MP; Ria Schröder, MP; Dr. André Hahn, MP; Andreas Larem, MP; Dr. Malte Kaufmann, MP,

Chinese investors seek BGMEA’s support for MMF industry

Chinese investors have sought BGMEA’s support for establishing an MMF-based fabric industry in Bangladesh. They made the request when Vice President of Handa Industries Deng Peilei and General Manager of MN Inter-Fashion Limited Takashi Nakahashi met BGMEA’s Acting President Md Shahidullah Azim at the BGMEA complex, read a press release on

Belgian Queen lauds progress of RMG industry

Mathilde, Queen of Belgium, visited a garment factory in Naraynganj on Monday to witness the progress of Bangladesh’s RMG industry in social, environmental and economic fronts and its contribution to women empowerment and their welfare. BGMEA President Faruque Hassan accompanied Queen Mathilde during her visit to Fakir Apparels Limited and apprised

Dhaka Art Summit: BGMEA showcases RMG industry transformation

BGMEA is presenting the transformation of the RMG industry at the Dhaka Art Summit 2023 that has commenced on February 3, a press release said Monday. Salman F Rahman, MP, private sector and Investment adviser to the Prime Minister, inaugurated the art installation event. BGMEA president, Faruque Hassan, welcomed the guests to

RMG industry gears up for next phase of growth

The RMG industry of Bangladesh had been gearing up for the next phase of growth with the latest innovations and technologies to strengthen its position as a high-end apparel manufacturing hub, said Faruque Hassan, President of BGMEA. “The apparel industry is gaining strengths in manufacturing more diversified products including manmade fibre-based