Ha-Meem Group on Saturday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Robonauts Ltd. to accelerate the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies and develop a future-ready workforce for Bangladesh's ready-made garment (RMG) sector.
The MoU signing ceremony was attended by senior representatives from both organizations. Representing Ha-Meem Group were Rohit Gopalakrishnan Nair, Chief Operating Officer; Mr. M M Motiur Rahman, Zonal Executive Director – Tonzi Zone; Mr. Nizam Uddin, Assistant General Manager, Human Resources; and Mr. Washiful Islam Shadvi, Strategic Management and R&D Officer. Representing Robonauts Ltd. were Md Moonzoor Morshed, Chief Executive Officer; Mr. Ishraque Rafin, Chief Business Officer; and Mr. Tonmoy Khan, Executive Director.
The partnership aims to combine Ha-Meem Group's manufacturing expertise with Robonauts' capabilities in robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), industrial automation and engineering education to strengthen the competitiveness of the country's apparel industry.
According to the companies, the collaboration will focus on three key areas: workforce development, industrial automation and industry-academia collaboration.
Under the agreement, Robonauts will design and implement upskilling programmes for both white-collar and blue-collar employees, covering robotics, AI, automation systems, digital manufacturing, smart factory operations and other Industry 4.0 practices. Leadership development programmes will also be introduced to help managers lead digital transformation initiatives.
CEO of Robonauts Md Moonzoor Morshed said the partnership will also support the adoption of robotics, AI, machine vision, intelligent sensors and other smart manufacturing technologies across Ha-Meem Group's operations. Planned initiatives include automation assessments, process optimisation, AI-based quality inspection, predictive maintenance, automated material handling, production monitoring and customised automation solutions for the RMG sector.
The two organisations also plan to work with universities, engineering institutions and research organisations to promote innovation, research, internships and industry-academia collaboration, aiming to develop the next generation of engineers and technology professionals.
COO of Ha-Meem Group Rohit Gopalakrishnan Nair said the initiative reflects its long-term strategy to embrace Industry 4.0 and strengthen its global competitiveness through technology-driven manufacturing.
The companies said the partnership marks the beginning of a long-term collaboration to promote innovation, knowledge sharing and sustainable industrial growth, while supporting Bangladesh's ambition to remain a global leader in intelligent and technology-driven apparel manufacturing.
Robonauts Ltd. also expressed its heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Sajid Azad, Director of Ha-Meem Group, for his vision, encouragement and valuable support in making the collaboration possible.