Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA)
Forum panel wins BGMEA election
The Forum panel has won the biennial election of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), according to the final results announced by the election commission.
1 June 2025
BGMEA holds election
The biennial election of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) was held yesterday to elect office bearers for the 2025-27 tenure.
31 May 2025
BGMEA wants 3-month window from India to clear pending shipments
The association urges the interim government to send a letter to India seeking the opportunity
21 May 2025
690 dropped from BGMEA voters’ list
Preliminary list now has 1,806 voters
12 February 2025
Consensus formed to hold BGMEA election in April: administrator
Updated voter list will be published and election board will be formed within January
11 January 2025
New administrator forms 10-member panel to run BGMEA
They are: Md Shahidullah Azim, Enamul Haque Khan (Bablu), Miran Ali, M Mohiuddin Chowdhury, Asif Ashraf, Rezwan Selim, ANM Saifuddin, Md Shihabuduzza Chowdhury, Shams Mahmud and Sharif Zahir
24 October 2024
BGMEA’s opposition panel demands cancellation of existing board
The Forum wants intervention of the commerce adviser and a re-election at the garment makers’ platform
19 August 2024
Garment factories not reopening tomorrow
The BGMEA took the decision today in an emergency meeting
5 August 2024
BGMEA to sit at 7.30pm to decide on factory reopening
The executive committee members of the trade body will took part in the meeting
5 August 2024
Apparel retailers express concern about shipment delay
International clothing retailers and brands yesterday expressed concern about the timely shipment of goods following the latest spell of violence stemming from the quota reform movement, imposition of curfew and five-day internet blackout, which crippled economic activities.
29 July 2024
Foreign buyers express concern over timely shipment of RMG
They gave assurance of not seeking any discount or air shipment or cancelling work orders
29 July 2024
BGMEA seeks extension of EU's Everything but Arms facility
EU ambassador meets BGMEA president in Dhaka
19 May 2024
Bangladesh could earn billions from carbon trade: experts
Bangladesh could earn a few billion US dollars from global carbon trading each year if carbon reduction projects are properly implemented in the country, according to speakers at a discussion.
16 May 2024
Cotton farming not catching on for lack of govt support: experts
The expansion of cotton farming in Bangladesh has remained stagnant over the years due to a lack of sufficient farmland, manpower and government support, particularly in terms of innovation and investment.
1 May 2024
All member factories completed paying March salary, Eid bonus: BGMEA
BGMEA President SM Mannan Kochi says in a press briefing today
10 April 2024
German retail firm Otto urged to source more high-value RMG: BGMEA
A delegation of Otto Group meets BGMEA president today
20 March 2024
BGMEA wants stronger ties with US firm VF Corporation
VF Corporation's top official meets BGMEA president
13 March 2024
BGMEA requests Primark to source more from Bangladesh
Primark officials now in Dhaka
12 March 2024
BGMEA for removal of non-tariff barriers to Indo-Bangla trade
BGMEA president meets Bangladeshi high commissioner to India
29 February 2024
Forum introduces panel members for next BGMEA polls
Thirty-five members from the Forum panel will participate in the biennial election
27 February 2024