Export

BGMEA Seeks Incentives Post LDC To Reach $100bn Target By 2030

Textile Insights May 10, 2024

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) said the industry will meet target of US $100 billion by 2030, if the government supports industry post LDC graduation in 2026. According to BGMEA President SM Mannan, the apparel industry seeks an alternative support by way

Export

BGMEA Seeks US Govt Support To Ensure Fair Minimum Garment Price

Textile Insights April 24, 2024

Bangladesh garment exporters have sought support and collaboration of the US government to ensure fair minimum price of apparel and a unified code of conduct for social audits. This was conveyed by office bearers of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) in a meeting with United States Trade Representative (USTR) delegation. “BGMEA also […]

Policies

Bangladesh Garment Industry Grilled By US Trade Commission

Textile Insights March 18, 2024

Bangladesh garment industry representatives faced tough questions on wages, labour rights and worker productivity at a virtual hearing held by the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) last week. Bangladesh was among the five countries that export garments to the US market and were questioned by USITC Chairman David Johansson and his colleagues during the

Corporates

S M Mannan Kochi To Lead BGMEA Team For 2024-2026 Term

Textile Insights March 17, 2024

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) elected its new board of directors for the 2024-2026 term on March 14, with S M Mannan Kochi, Chairman of Seha Design Ltd, assuming the role of President. The new board is poised to assume responsibility following the conclusion of the current board’s term on April 6, […]

Industry

CCPIT Explores Collaboration With BGMEA

Textile Insights March 10, 2024

A delegation from the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, a branch of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), was led by Vice President and Secretary General Zhang Tao to meet Faruque Hassan, President of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), at its headquarters in the city. Accompanying Zhang Tao were […]

Industry

Bangla Apparel Sector Shining Example Of Workplace Safety

Textile Insights February 21, 2024

President of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), Faruque Hassan said the apparel industry in Bangladesh is a shining example of workplace safety in the world. Faruque Hassan was speaking at opening ceremony of the 9th International Fire Safety and Security Expo, where he added that workplace safety within garment sector is serving […]

Export

Bangladesh Apparel Exports Script History In January 2024

Textile Insights February 20, 2024

Bangladesh apparel exports scripted history by recording the highest ever exports in a single month in January 2024. Garment overseas shipments totaled US $ 4.97 billion, pretty close to $5 billion mark and reported an increase of 12.45 percent over January 2023. Of overall exports of clothing in January, knitwear exports grew by 17.32 percent […]

Industry

Hyosung Invited To Invest In Bangla MMF Fibres Textiles Sector

Textile Insights February 15, 2024

The President of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), Faruque Hassan called upon Hyosung Corporation to invest in manmade fibre textiles sector. He made the call when a delegation of BGMEA led by him visited Hyosung Corporation in South Korea. In the meeting they discussed issues related mutual trade interests, especially the prospect of […]

Industry

BGMEA President Faruque Hassan Joins Forces With Bharat Tex 2024

Textile Insights January 21, 2024

In a major development that is set to reshape the landscape of the textile sector, BGMEA (Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association) President Faruque Hassan has announced a transformative partnership with Bharat Tex 2024, the largest global textile event in India. This collaboration signifies a strategic alliance aimed at driving innovation,

Sustainability

BAE And Fashion for Good Spearhead Sustainable Fashion With Chemical Recycling

Textile Insights January 9, 2024

Bangladesh Apparel Exchange (BAE), in partnership with Fashion for Good, facilitated the “Chemical Recycling Technologies: Manufacturing Markets Gateway” in Bangladesh, one of the world’s leading garment manufacturing countries. Fashion for Good, the Amsterdam-based global platform for innovation, along with two disruptive technology start-ups focused on