BGMEA President Faruque Hassan said the government support would be instrumental in seizing emerging opportuneness and also dealing with challenges in the RMG industry of Bangladesh. He made the remark during a meeting with Dr. Ahmad Kaikaus, Principal Secretary to the Hon'ble Prime Minister, in Dhaka on recently. BGMEA First Vice President
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ILO, BGMEA join hands to continue safety momentum in RMG sector
The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Bangladesh Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) have joined hands in a bid to continue the momentum of workplace safety in the garment industry of Bangladesh. An implementation agreement was signed between ILO and BGMEA on 23 January 2022 to strengthen the capacity of
BGMEA seeks government support in addressing RMG sector’s challenges
Leaders of BGMEA headed by President Faruque Hassan met with M. Tofazzel Hossain Miah, Senior Secretary at the Prime Minister’s Office in Dhaka on Monday. BGMEA Vice Presidents Shahidullah Azim, Khandoker Rafiqul Islam and Md. Nasir Uddin were present at the meeting, said a press release. They apprised the senior secretary about
Industrial safety in non-RMG sector deteriorating
Industrial safety in the non-RMG sector has been deteriorating rapidly for a lack of measures undertaken with regard to structural, fire and electrical issues, according to a recent study by Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD). The civil society think-tank blamed the absence of proper monitoring and enforcement of different compliance standards
TIB for including all parties for unified code of conduct for RMG
Welcoming the proposed unified code of conduct for readymade garment industry, Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Tuesday urged the RMG makers to include all stakeholders in the committee working on the matter. Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) on January 09 held
RMG sector’s position built upon hard works of workers, entrepreneurs: BGMEA president
The prestigious position attainted by the ready-made garment industry of Bangladesh is built upon the years of hard works and dedication of both workers and entrepreneurs. The industry has immense contribution to rebuilding the war-ravaged country which is now a ‘development surprise’ to many in the world due to its impressive
BGMEA seeks govt support for RMG sector to sustain growth
BGMEA President Faruque Hassan underscored the need for policy support of the government to seize opportunities in the coming days and thus sustaining growth momentum. “The RMG industry of Bangladesh is going through a crucial time when the industry has opportunities one side and a lot of challenges on the other
BGMEA partners with CNN to promote globally Bangladesh and RMG sector
BGMEA has entered into a partnership with US-based CNN International Commercial (CNNIC) to promote ‘Made in Bangladesh’ by showcasing Bangladesh’s success and potential in the international arena, said a press release. In this regard, BGMEA signed a memorandum of understating with CNNIC’s local representative Spellbound Communications Limited. BGMEA President Faruque Hassan inked
BGMEA emphases exploring new markets for growth of RMG sector
BGMEA President Faruque Hassan highlighted the need for exploring new markets for the RMG industry to ensure sustainable growth of the sector, said a press release. “In order to increase our export share to non-traditional markets and explore untapped the opportunities of high-end items in our major markets, we continuously need
IFC, Denmark, Netherlands, PUMA, BGEMA renew efforts to decarbonize countrys’ RMG sector
Embassy of Denmark in Bangladesh, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bangladesh and PUMA are renewing their commitment for IFC’s Partnership for Cleaner Textile (PaCT II) program to support decarbonization of the readymade garments (RMG) sector in Bangladesh. Countrys’ RMG sector, now the second largest in the world, needs