In a recent meeting, Jasmin Uddin, President, The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) urged apparel makers to focus on manmade fiber garments to cater to the global demand. The apex trade organization president also asked exporters to add more value to their exports by diversifying into new product categories. Further, he called upon the entrepreneurs to brand Bangladesh in an innovative manner.
A safety council has been set up at FBCCI to ensure the safety of non-export-oriented factories, informed Uddin. The council is working with the BIDA to secure all the industries in the country, he added. Farque Hassan, President, Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), the association is conducting a study on how to explore new items and how to expand their investments through identifying new opportunities.
Mohammad Halem, Executive President, Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association, (BKMEA) proposed forming different sub-committees on the banking and financial sector, power and energy, finance ministry, and labor ministry to solve problems of the garment industry. The other committee members cited harassment of customs and bond commissionerate to be the biggest problem. They also urged for the amendment of existing laws for waste recycling.
