Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) signed an MoU with the Pakistan Readymade Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA) on April 28, 2025 to boost economic ties between the two countries.
Outlining several key areas for cooperation, the MoU prioritizes knowledge exchange, with both associations agreeing to share best practices and industry expertise to fuel growth and enhance the competitive edge of their apparel export sectors. Furthermore, the agreement seeks to foster industrial collaboration by exploring potential joint ventures and partnerships designed to boost industrial capacity and overall productivity.
To further bridge the business communities, the MoU includes provisions for the exchange of business delegations. These visits and interactions aim to cultivate stronger trade and investment relationships between the two nations. Additionally, the agreement encourages active participation in each other’s trade exhibitions, providing platforms to showcase products and services and explore new market opportunities.
Underlying this collaboration is a set of shared objectives. Both BGMEA and PRGMEA emphasize their commitment to driving sustainable growth, elevating their competitiveness in the global market, and capitalizing on the complementary strengths within their garment and textile industries. This joint effort is anticipated to unlock new avenues for growth and foster deeper engagement between two significant players in the international apparel market.
Aamir Reyaz Chottani, PRGMEA states, signifying a crucial step in the association’s efforts to strengthen trade and investment ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh, this MoU will help PRGMEA enhance cooperation within the apparel export sector.
Anwar Hossain, BGMEA adds, this collaboration will empower the association to leverage each other’s strengths and boost competitiveness in the global marketplace.
The BGMEA stands as the leading trade body for Bangladesh’s garment industry, while the PRGMEA is a prominent association representing garment manufacturers and exporters in Pakistan. This collaborative endeavor marks a significant step towards greater economic synergy between the two South Asian nations in the vital apparel sector.
