The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) will support an innovative new programme from the Centre for Child Rights and Business to create decent work for young in the apparel industry. BGMEA President Faruque Hassan made the announcement at a meeting with Ines Kaempfer, CEO of the centre at the
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BGMEA, GarmentTechBD to improve supply chain management skills in RMG
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and Academy of Garments Technology Bangladesh (GarmentTechBD) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to provide training to mid-level management in the RMG industry to improve their knowledge and skills in supply chain management, a press release said Wednesday. Faruque Hassan, President of BGMEA, and
Country’s apparel export to cross $100b by 2030
Bangladesh's apparel export will cross the $100-billion target by 2030, considering the potentials of the markets in Europe, the Uk, and the USA amid declining share of Chinese garments, experts have said. The global apparel market size will be around $1135 billion in 2030. During this period Bangladeshi apparel exporters expect
Bangladesh-Indonesia can complement for RMG development
BGMEA President Faruque Hassan has paid a courtesy call on Ambassador of Indonesia to Bangladesh Heru Hartanto Subolo at the embassy on Sunday, a press release said. BGMEA vice president Shahidullah Azim, director Barrister Vidiya Amrit Khan and chair of BGMEA standing committee on foreign affairs Shams Mahmud were also present
Peaceful atmosphere prerequisite to foster industrial growth BGMEA
The RMG sector in Bangladesh has earned global praise not just for its outstanding achievements in workplace safety, but also for making significant strides in strengthening industrial relations and ensuring workers' rights and well-being, BGMEA President Faruque Hassan said. He made the remarks while speaking at a view exchange meeting between
BGMEA President for data-driven strategies for RMG industry
BGMEA President Faruque Hassan has underscored the need for research and data-driven strategies along with government support for the RMG industry to facilitate retaining its export competitiveness and continue growth, especially in the post-LDC era, a press release said Friday. He made the remark during his meeting with Ms. Sharifa Khan,
Workers safety and welfare a top priority for RMG industry
BGMEA Vice President Shahidullah Azim said the RMG industry is globally acclaimed for its impressive achievements, especially in ensuring workplace safety and workers' rights and wellbeing. "Workers' safety and welfare is a top priority for the RMG industry. Over the years the industry has ensured a better and congenial atmosphere for
RMG export growth to be affected by fuel price hike: Faruque
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has expressed concern over the hike in fuel price saying it will have impact on export growth. BGMEA President Faruque Hassan told UNB on Saturday that many garment industries will suffer losses and a number of them may face risk of shutting down. “The export
BGMEA, BAE to launch Sustainable Design and Innovation Award
For the first time in Bangladesh, the Sustainable Design and Innovation Award has been launched to promote sustainable design and innovation in the country's RMG industry. The Award is an exclusive event under the umbrella of "Made in Bangladesh Week", which will be organised by Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association
Mongla Port sees first RMG export due to Padma Bridge
A foreign ship named Maersk Nesna left the Mongla Port in Bagerhat for Poland with Bangladeshi readymade garment (RMG) products for the first time after the launching of the Padma Bridge. Maersk Nesna, a Panama-flagged ship, left the port around 11:30am on Thursday with 17 containers of 27 garment factories. This is