Brussels-based Amfori – which represents over 2,400 retailers, importers, brands and associations from more than 40 countries – and the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) have discussed working together to promote Bangladesh as a safe and sustainable apparel sourcing destination. Saiful Millat, network representative of Amfori, met with BGMEA President Faruque Hassan in Dhaka Wednesday. Read: BGMEA seeks support of IMF to realize strategic vision of RMG industry They discussed how BGMEA and Amfori can team up to support the apparel industry of Bangladesh in its efforts to pursue the vision of sustainable growth in the coming years.     Also, Saiful Millat said Amfori President Linda Kromjong would attend the "Made in Bangladesh Week" scheduled to be held on 12-18 November 2022 as she was invited by the BGMEA earlier.  

A delegation of BGMEA headed by President Faruque Hassan met with President of Amfori Linda Kromjong and Senior Legal Advisor – Trade and Customs Stuart Newman in Brussels on Tuesday. This is for the first time any delegation from BGMEA visited the Amfori headquarters and held a high-level meeting with the leadership of Amfori which represents over 2,400 retailers, importers, brands and associations from more than 40 countries, said a media release. BGMEA Vice President Miran Ali and Directors Asif Ashraf, Tanvir Ahmed and Abdullah Hil Rakib were present at the meeting. READ: BGMEA for promoting RMG industry globally They discussed possible areas of collaboration between BGMEA and Amfori to enable the RMG industry of Bangladesh to pursue more excellence in social and environmental sustainability. The discussions covered a range of issues related to the textile and apparel industry, its challenges and opportunities. They highlighted the success stories of the industry, especially its world-class standards in workplace safety and transparency. The BGMEA leaders requested the Amfori’s support in its working with the European Commission with regard to the Everything But Arms facility for Bangladesh. READ: Repair roads in industrial areas, reduce traffic jam, BGMEA urges RHD They also urged Amfori to promote Bangladesh as a safe and sustainable apparel-sourcing destination among its members.