BGMEA President urges Kontoor Brands to step up garment sourcing from Bangladesh.President of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) Faruque Hassan today called upon leading clothing company Kontoor’ Brands to increase sourcing of garments, especially high-value and non-cotton items from Bangladesh. Citing the vast progress in workplace safety, environmental sustainability,and workers’ wellbeing, he […]

Bangladesh RMG sector committed to sustaining safety accomplishments: BGMEA president. President of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) Faruque Hassan today said the readymade garment industry of Bangladesh is committed to carrying forward its accomplishments in ensuring workplace safety and remains a preferred hub of apparel sourcing in the world. Bangladesh RMG sector committed […]

BGMEA delegation meets Australian Chamber of Commerce. A meeting was held between the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) at Canberra in Australia on July 22. BGMEA President Faruque Hassan headed the BGMEA side while ACCI was represented by its Chief Executive Officer Andrew McKellar […]

Bringing perpetrators involved in Shahidul Islam death to book demanded. Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and Industrial Bangladesh Council (IBC) urged the government to bring the perpetrators involved in the death incident of Md Shahidul Islam to book through thorough investigation. In a joint statement, they urged the government to ensure exemplary punishment […]

BGMEA launches week-long tree plantation program. Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has launched a week-long campaign to create social awareness among mass people about the importance of tree plantations in protecting the environment. Mayor of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Md Atiqul Islam inaugurated the program at BGMEA Complex in the city’s Uttara […]

BGMEA urges EU to continue support for Bangladesh’s sustainable economic growth. Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) President Faruque Hassan today urged the European Union (EU) to continue supporting Bangladesh in consolidating its economic growth momentum in the coming days.He made the call during a meeting with Charles Whiteley, Ambassador and Head of Delegation […]

BGMEA, Cotton USA to collaborate on increasing mutual trade. A delegation from Cotton USA met with Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) President Faruque  Hassan today to discuss potential collaboration on creating trade  opportunities that would be beneficial for both sides.The team included William R. Bettendorf, Director, Supply Chain Marketing and South Asia; Stephanie […]