The Bangladesh Apparel & Safety Exposition is set to take place at Chittagong from 6-8 August 2015. The expo is being organised by the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA). The aim is to explore every avenue to achieve the vision of $50 billion in RMG export by 2021. This target was set during the Dhaka Apparel Summit 2014. Chittagong as the host city for the event has special significance as it is the commercial hub of Bangladesh. About 95 per cent of the country’s sea-borne export and import is handled at Chittagong Port.
The expo will feature locally developed apparels. This platform also provides an opportunity for global apparel retailers to meet experienced clothing manufacturers of Bangladesh. The event also aims to facilitate dialogue among stakeholders through four informative seminars to develop ways for the country to pursue its vision of the $50 billion benchmark and also the aim to be the main brand across the world by 2021. Besides, cultural talent of the country’s garment workers and their caliber will also be showcased at the event.
Since Bangladesh is considered the preferred apparel-sourcing destination, BGMEA hopes that this event will help exploit the country’s potential and ensure a safe and sustainable apparel sector in Bangladesh.
