Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday inaugurated “Made in Bangladesh Week 2022”. The event aims to showcase innovations in Bangladesh’s apparel sector to the world. The week-long event with the theme “Care for Fashion” was opened at Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC) in Dhaka. It will continue till November 18, 2022. Read more: Can’t control global economy, but want to boost exports: BGMEA president Bangladesh Readymade Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has organised the event to enhance the market share of Bangladeshi apparel products in the global market. More than 100 participants from overseas – foreign buyers and representatives – are also taking part in the weeklong event. At the inaugural ceremony, the Prime Minister also unveiled the covers of books titled “The Untold Stories of Bangladesh RMG Industry: Economic, Social and Environmental Good Practices” and “Beauty of Bangladesh.” BGMEA president Faruque Hassan delivered the welcome speech at the opening programme. Read more: Harmonious relations between workers, employers key to Bangladesh's RMG success: BGMEA  Yesterday, while talking to media, the BGMEA president said, “We’ve had challenges. We have challenges. We need to move ahead overcoming the challenges,” he said. He also said there will be no pressure on the forex reserves due to the mega event, but the event will help earn some foreign currency as many foreigners will be attending it.

Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) President Faruque Hassan has called upon brands and buyers in the USA to source more garments, including non-cotton and high-end apparel products from Bangladesh. He made the call when Richard Rosenthal, CEO of Tailor Vintage, paid a courtesy visit to him at BGMEA’s office in Gulshan on Thursday. BGMEA Vice President Miran Ali and Mohammed Yusuf Ali Khan, Tailor Vintage’s Country Manager in Bangladesh, were also present on the occasion. READ: BGMEA seeks Germany’s support to continue duty benefits in EU Tailor Vintage is a renowned apparel brand in the USA. Faruque Hassan said unprecedented strides in safety, sustainability and social compliance in the RMG industry have earned Bangladesh global recognitions and made the country a preferable sourcing destination among buyers. READ: BGMEA wants Denmark's support to continue duty benefits in EU market He also highlighted the future priorities of the apparel industry especially increased focus on non-cotton and high-end product segment. The BGMEA President requested Richard Rosenthal to share the positive developments and stories about Bangladesh’s RMG industry in the USA.