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
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BGMEA president meets IGP
BGMEA President Faruque Hassan met with Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun at the police headquarters in Dhaka on December 1. BGMEA Directors Asif Ashraf and Rajiv Chowdhury were also present at the meeting. They had discussions about the overall situation of the RMG industry, including its current
Bangladesh surpasses Vietnam in global RMG exports
Bangladesh bagged the second position again in the global apparel export market in 2021 after it was pushed back in third position by Vietnam in 2020. World Trade Statistical Review 2022, released by the World Trade Organization (WTO) on Wednesday, showed that Vietnam's share in global ready-made garment (RMG) exports
BGMEA seeks faster, simplified customs bond services
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has urged the Customs Bond Commissionerate (CBC) to provide faster and more simplified services to the RMG industry. The trade association also called for removing complexities in the process of including description of raw materials and other related materials with their HS code in
Bangladesh RMG industry is a front-runner in sustainability
BGMEA Vice President Shahidullah Azim said the RMG industry of Bangladesh envisions pursuing growth in a sustainable manner that takes care of people and the planet. “The RMG industry of Bangladesh has many good stories in the area of sustainability which make us one of the front-runners in the marathon. Bangladesh
Huawei, BGMEA discuss on renewable energy for RMG industry
Huawei Technologies (Bangladesh) Ltd and BGMEA had discussions on possible collaboration to increase renewable energy usage in the RMG industry of Bangladesh, particularly by using solar panels in the garment factories, a press release said Wednesday. The discussion was held as a delegation of Huawei Technologies met with BGMEA President Faruque
BGMEA, CNN intend to promote Bangladesh’s RMG industry
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and the US-based CNN International Commercial (CNNIC) are intending to work in partnership to promote Bangladesh’s RMG industry by showcasing its success stories in the international arena. The willingness was expressed during a meeting between BGMEA President Faruque Hassan and a team of CNNIC
BGMEA President calls upon Intertek to share RMG industry’s progress with buyers
A delegation of Intertek led by Sandeep Das, Regional Managing Director - South Asia, paid a courtesy call on BGMEA President Faruque Hassan at the latter’s office in Gulshan, Dhaka on March 23. BGMEA Vice President Miran Ali was also present on the occasion. They had discussions over issues pertaining to the
RMG industry committed to workplace safety: BGMEA President
The RMG industry of Bangladesh is committed to carrying forward the accomplishments made on workplace safety and workers’ rights and will continue to be a preferred choice of global buyers as the safest apparel sourcing destination in the world. A paradigm shift had taken place in the areas of structural, fire
BGMEA promotes Bangladesh’s RMG industry in AAFA Executive Summit
A delegation of BGMEA led by President Faruque Hassan has joined the Executive Summit of American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) being held in Washington D.C. to represent the apparel industry of Bangladesh and showcase its success stories and potential among international brands and buyers. The delegation comprised Vice President Miran