RMG exports reached $38.57 billion during the July-April of 2022-23 fiscal year, reflecting a 9.09% increase compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year, according to the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB). A detailed breakdown of the various categories indicated that knitwear exports reached $20.96 billion, while woven garment exports
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BGMEA urges buyers to continue support for RMG
The readymade garment industry of Bangladesh is preparing for the next phase of development and strengthening its position as the sustainable and responsible sourcing hub, said BGMEA President Faruque Hassan. "Challenges are huge for the apparel industry of Bangladesh and so are the opportunities. The rapid advancement of technologies is impacting
BGMEA, Apon to work for RMG workers’ well-being
Apon Bazar, Bangladesh's first and largest workers' well-being platform offering discounted grocery, credit facility and health insurance, announced a partnership with the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA). BGMEA President Faruque Hassan, Director Neela Hosna Ara, Apon Managing Director Saif Rashid, and Director Yasir Arafat were present at the meeting
H&M donates books to support RMG professionals
H&M Group, a multinational clothing giant, contributed books and dressmaker mannequins to the BGMEA Centre and BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology (BUFT) to support the education and skill development of next-generation RMG professionals. The books and mannequins will be key tools for the students of BUFT as well as trainees
RMG committed to ensure workers healthcare: BGMEA
The ready-made garment industry of Bangladesh is committed to ensuring safer and healthier environment for workers, especially women, who are at the heart of the industry, said Faruque Hassan, President of BGMEA. “As we recognize the crucial role that workers play in this industry, we also consider it as an imperative
BGMEA, Jack for building tech capacity of RMG
BGMEA president Faruque Hassan called on Jack, a leading Chinese sewing machine manufacturer, to support the apparel industry in Bangladesh through technology transfer and sharing expertise in advanced machinery. "As one of the largest garment machinery manufacturers, Jack Machine could be an important partner in improving productivity and efficiency in high-quality
BGMEA for Bangladesh-China collaboration in RMG sector
BGMEA President Faruque Hassan emphasised the need for stepping up collaboration between Bangladesh and China to expand bilateral trade between the two countries, especially in apparel and textile sector. The remarks came as China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT TEX) sub-council vice chairman Zhang Tao called on the
BGMEA seeks Netherlands support for sustainable dev of RMG
A high-level delegation comprising members of the Netherlands Parliament today held a meeting with the leaders of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) to discuss opportunities of increased collaboration to drive development of Bangladesh's RMG industry in a more sustainable way. The five-member delegation included Pim van Strien, MP; Alexander
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
Bangladeshi RMG plant to invest $ 6.05m in BEPZA EZ
Bangladeshi company Bhaiya Apparels Limited will establish a readymade garments manufacturing industry in BEPZA Economic Zone (EZ) with an investment of $6.05 million. An agreement to this effect was signed between Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) and Bhaiya Apparels Limited at BEPZA Complex, Dhaka Wednesday (25 January), reads a press