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

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

Policy support crucial for RMG industry: BGMEA Chief

Timely and befitting policy support will be crucial in addressing future challenges and unlocking potential of the ready-made garment industry of Bangladesh, said Faruque Hassan, President of BGMEA. The bold, timely and focused policy support extended by the government has helped to salvage the RMG industry from the unprecedented impacts of