Representatives of the Buyers Forum and senior leaders of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) held a high-level meeting in Dhaka on Tuesday, underscoring the shared commitment of manufacturers and international buyers to support the long-term sustainability and growth of Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) industry.
The meeting brought together key BGMEA leaders, including Senior Vice President Inamul Haq Khan, Vice Presidents Md. Rezwan Selim and Vidiya Amrit Khan, along with BGMEA directors Faisal Samad and Nafis Ud Doula. The discussions reflected growing engagement between global apparel buyers and Bangladesh’s manufacturing leadership at a time when the industry is navigating economic volatility, evolving compliance requirements, and intensifying global competition.
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According to participants, the dialogue focused on the current state of the RMG sector, with particular attention to sustaining export growth momentum amid cost pressures, energy challenges, and changing sourcing strategies of global brands. Both sides exchanged views on priority areas such as productivity enhancement, supply chain efficiency, responsible sourcing, and strengthening Bangladesh’s position as a reliable and competitive apparel manufacturing hub.
Sustainability emerged as a central theme of the meeting, with emphasis on environmental performance, workplace standards, and long-term capacity building. The parties also discussed the need for closer collaboration to address emerging challenges, including regulatory expectations in key export markets, decarbonization efforts, and the transition toward higher value-added products.
Representatives from both the Buyers Forum and BGMEA highlighted that sustained and structured engagement between buyers and manufacturers will be critical to unlocking new opportunities, attracting continued investment, and reinforcing confidence in Bangladesh’s apparel supply chain.
The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to deepen cooperation and work jointly toward building a more resilient, competitive, and sustainable RMG sector, reinforcing Bangladesh’s role as one of the world’s leading apparel sourcing destinations in the years ahead.
