The two-day long BGMEA Career Summit & Fest 2023, organized by the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers & Exporters Association (BGMEA) for the first time, began with great enthusiasm on Saturday.
The event supported by BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology (BUFT), is being held at the BGMEA Complex in the capital’s Uttara.
Faruque Hassan, president of BGMEA, inaugurated the career summit as the chief guest.
The inaugural ceremony was addressed by Prof. Dr. S. M. Mahfuzur Rahman, Vice Chancellor of BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology (BUFT), Asif Ashraf, Director, BGMEA, Shafiur Rahman, Regional Operations Manager, G-Star RAW, and Md. Shafiqur Rahman, President of the Institution of Textile Engineers and Technologists.
Shahidullah Azim, Vice President of BGMEA gave the welcome speech at the inaugural ceremony while Abdullah Hil Rakib, Director, BGMEA moderated the event.
BGMEA Director Neela Hosna Ara was also present at the program.
The speakers shared their valuable insights and experiences with the graduates present at the event.
More than 100 leading ready-made garment companies are actively participating in the BGMEA Career Summit & Fest.
Hundreds of graduates and students from various universities, including BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology, Asian University for Women, Bangladesh University of Textiles, and Shanto Mariam University of Creative Technology, visited the event to explore opportunities offered by the participating garment companies.
The summit also featured sessions where industry experts shared their valuable insight into the career prospects in the RMG industry and how graduates could build their career in the sector.
The career summit not only provides a platform for networking and exploration but also allows job aspirants to submit their CVs directly to BGMEA. These resumes will be shared with member factories for potential recruitment, offering a direct avenue for job seekers to connect with potential employers.
