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.
PM urges BGMEA leaders to be watchful against propaganda
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina calls upon the country’s businesspersons to stay alert against the propaganda now being carried out against the government as this is ultimately affecting the businesses.
HC declares local companies citizens of the country
The High Court declares Bangladeshi companies as citizens of the country.
BGMEA forms 25 committees to expedite activities
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has formed 25 committees to expedite its activities transparently ensuring better coordination in key areas for the industry's smooth growth.
Accord can stay for 281 days from May 8: SC
The Supreme Court says that the Accord, a European agency for factory inspection and remediation, can continue its activities for 281 days from May 8, when a memorandum of understanding was signed between Accord and Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) in this regard.
Brightening the image of RMG sector top priority
Newly elected BGMEA President Rubana Huq's top priority is to brighten the apparel sector's image.
Rubana climbs BGMEA summit
Rubana Huq, managing director of Mohammadi Group, is set to be the next president of the BGMEA after her panel managed a clean sweep at the biennial election -- becoming the first woman to lead the garment sector's apex trade body.
Rubana Huq elected as BGMEA’s first female president
Rubana Huq, managing director of Mohammadi Group, is going to be the first female president of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) as her panel won all 35 posts of directors in the biennial election of the trade body.
BGMEA wants tax cuts to cope with wage hike
Garment factory owners yesterday decided to negotiate with the government for gaining benefits like cash incentives or tax waivers to
BGMEA president demands special trains to Ctg
Bangladesh’s garment manufacturers have demanded a special train service to access Chittagong amid long tailback persisting on the Dhaka-Chittagong highway.
Accord to stay 6 more months in Bangladesh
The Accord, a platform for factory inspection and remediation of 220 European retailers and brands, has got conditional extension from the government for the next six months after the expiry of its five-year-long stay in Bangladesh.