Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA)
New administrator forms 10-member panel to run BGMEA
They are: Md Shahidullah Azim, Enamul Haque Khan (Bablu), Miran Ali, M Mohiuddin Chowdhury, Asif Ashraf, Rezwan Selim, ANM Saifuddin, Md Shihabuduzza Chowdhury, Shams Mahmud and Sharif Zahir
BGMEA’s opposition panel demands cancellation of existing board
The Forum wants intervention of the commerce adviser and a re-election at the garment makers’ platform
Garment factories not reopening tomorrow
The BGMEA took the decision today in an emergency meeting
BGMEA to sit at 7.30pm to decide on factory reopening
The executive committee members of the trade body will took part in the meeting
Apparel retailers express concern about shipment delay
International clothing retailers and brands yesterday expressed concern about the timely shipment of goods following the latest spell of violence stemming from the quota reform movement, imposition of curfew and five-day internet blackout, which crippled economic activities.
Foreign buyers express concern over timely shipment of RMG
They gave assurance of not seeking any discount or air shipment or cancelling work orders
BGMEA seeks extension of EU's Everything but Arms facility
EU ambassador meets BGMEA president in Dhaka
Bangladesh could earn billions from carbon trade: experts
Bangladesh could earn a few billion US dollars from global carbon trading each year if carbon reduction projects are properly implemented in the country, according to speakers at a discussion.
Cotton farming not catching on for lack of govt support: experts
The expansion of cotton farming in Bangladesh has remained stagnant over the years due to a lack of sufficient farmland, manpower and government support, particularly in terms of innovation and investment.
'Lifting of mandatory fumigation will boost bilateral trade'
BGMEA president says in meeting with Cotton USA top officials
Businesses demand tighter security on Dhaka-Ctg highway
Garment exporters, transport owners, garment buying house and freight forwarding agencies made the call
99.72% RMG units paid festival bonus so far: BGMEA
Only 6 factories are still working clear the bonus
90% RMG units paid festival bonus so far: BGMEA
Some 82.19% already cleared partial salary of April
BGMEA again seeks duty benefit for apparel made from US cotton
It sends two letters in a month to US senators, governors
Take action to stop RMG cargo theft
Such incidents are becoming a serious problem for apparel exporters
Low-cost funds sought from French agency Proparco for SMEs: BGMEA
The BGMEA president met a delegation of Proparco in Paris on February 18
Belgian Queen Mathilde praises Bangladesh’s RMG growth
Belgian Queen Mathilde today praised the transition of Bangladesh’s garment industry towards sustainable and responsible manufacturing and the progress the south Asian country has achieved to ensure workers’ rights and welfare.
Hike gas prices in phases, not at one go: BGMEA
The garment makers have urged the government to increase gas price in phases because it is tough to tolerate a sudden big hike amid the existing volatile domestic and global economic situation.
Primark urged to source more Bangladeshi garments
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has urged British retailer Primark for sourcing more value-added garment items from Bangladesh.