Date- 28th - 29th November 2021

Day 2   |  Monday, November 29, 2021  |  Time: 4:30pm - 5:45pm | GMT+6

Ready Made Garments and Textiles

Weaving the Way  

D208B   |   Ball room

Bangladesh's world-class ready-made garments sector is driving product diversification, circular fashion and much more to raise the 'Made in Bangladesh' label to brand new heights. Find out about the high-value opportunities in this highly experienced, competitive and compliant sector.

Snapshot

  • Exporting to over 150 countries and contributing 16% to GDP, Bangladesh has the world's 3rd largest ready-made garments industry (2020).
  • With 150 LEED-certified factories, Bangladesh has the world's highest number of green garment factories.
  • Bangladesh is ranked 2nd in terms of ethical manufacturing with world-class safety standards in garment industry.

Objective

This session will highlight opportunities in the major areas of ready-made garments and textile, including backward linkage, and discuss the roadmap to real investment.

Speakers

Session Chair

Mr. Md. Atiqul Islam

Mayor, Dhaka North City Corporation

Keynote Speaker

Mr. Faruque Hassan

President, Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA)

Moderator

Mr. Shovon Islam

CEO/Managing Director, Sparrow Group

Panelist

Mr. Mohammad Hatem

Executive President, Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA)

Panelist

Mr. Anwar-ul Alam Chowdhury

President, Bangladesh Chamber of Industries (BCI)

Panelist

Mr. Mohammad Ali Khokon

President, Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA)

Panelist

Ms. Shwapna Bhowmick

Head of Country, Marks & Spencer Bangladesh Sourcing Office