Bangladesh Apparel Industry Builds Stopgap Storage Hub After Airport Blaze The BGMEA and BKMEA joined forces to store imports and safeguard garment exports following a $1 billion cargo hub fire at Dhaka Airport.

BKMEA and JETRO discussions covered key issues including Bangladesh–Japan trade trends, the EPA situation A courtesy meeting was held between the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) at the BKMEA Dhaka office today. BKMEA President Mohammad Hatem and JETRO Country Representative Mr. Kazuki Kataoka led the bilateral discussions. On behalf of BKMEA, the President welcomed the JETRO delegation with a souvenir. […] The post BKMEA and JETRO discussions covered key issues including Bangladesh–Japan trade trends, the EPA situation appeared first on Textile Focus.

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Delegation from German Embassy Meets BKMEA Leaders A delegation from the German Embassy met with the BKMEA leaders today in a courtesy meeting at the association’s Dhaka office. The meeting was presided over by BKMEA President Mohammad Hatem while Executive President Mr. Fazlee Shamim Ehsan and Director Mr. Rajiv Chowdhury were also present. From the German Embassy, Ms. Anja Kersten, Deputy Head […] The post Delegation from German Embassy Meets BKMEA Leaders appeared first on Textile Focus.

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BKMEA’s EGM & AGM-2025 were held The Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) and 25th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of BKMEA were held on Saturday (August 16, 2025) at Pan Pacific Sonargaon in the capital. BKMEA President Mohammad Hatem presided over the function. Executive President Fazlee Shamim Ehsan presented the important changes in the Articles of Association for the management of BKMEA in […] The post BKMEA’s EGM & AGM-2025 were held appeared first on Textile Focus.

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BKMEA Executive President welcomes US tariff cut as opportunity for Bangladesh Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) Executive President Fazlee Shamim Ehsan has welcomed the decision by the United States to implement nearly uniform reciprocal tariffs for countries other than China, describing it as a positive and welcome development for Bangladesh’s apparel industry. In a statement titled issued on August 1, Ehsan said the move […] The post BKMEA Executive President welcomes US tariff cut as opportunity for Bangladesh appeared first on Textile Focus.

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Fazlee Shamim Ehsan on Being Elected as the President of BEF BKMEA proudly congratulates our esteemed Executive President, Mr. Fazlee Shamim Ehsan, on his election as the President of the Bangladesh Employers’ Federation (BEF) for the term 2025–2027. Mr. Ehsan’s visionary leadership in sustainable manufacturing, ethical business practices, and progressive labor reforms continues to make a profound impact on Bangladesh’s industrial landscape. His appointment to lead […] The post Fazlee Shamim Ehsan on Being Elected as the President of BEF appeared first on Textile Focus.

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BKMEA signs MoU with Open Supply Hub to promote supply chain transparency Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) and Open Supply Hub signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) yesterday (22 July) at the association’s Dhaka office. Mr. Minhazul Hoque, Director of BKMEA and Ms. Hannah Lennett Stakeholder, Engagement Director of Open Supply Hub, signed the MoU on behalf of their respective organizations. The signing event was […] The post BKMEA signs MoU with Open Supply Hub to promote supply chain transparency appeared first on Textile Focus.

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BKMEA and Ipas Bangladesh Review Project Progress on Family Planning Awareness A progress review workshop was held today at the BKMEA Dhaka Office to evaluate the ongoing joint project between BKMEA and Ipas Bangladesh. The session was presided over by Mr. Minhazul Hoque, Director of BKMEA. Dr. Ziaul Ahsan, Project Director, Ipas Bangladesh and Mr. Mohammed Zainol Abedin, Program Manager of the Field Service Delivery Unit, […] The post BKMEA and Ipas Bangladesh Review Project Progress on Family Planning Awareness appeared first on Textile Focus.

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MoU signed between BKMEA and Swisscontact to foster sustainable growth in knitwear sector BKMEA and Swisscontact have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today at the BKMEA Dhaka office, marking the beginning of a collaborative journey to foster inclusive and sustainable growth in Bangladesh’s knitwear sector. The signatories are Mr. Akhter Hossain Apurbo, vice president, BKMEA and Ms. Bidowra Tahmin Khan, team leader, InSPIRE, Swisscontact Bangladesh. Mohammad Rashed, […] The post MoU signed between BKMEA and Swisscontact to foster sustainable growth in knitwear sector appeared first on Textile Focus.

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Academy of Garments Technology Bangladesh met with BKMEA tointroduce the concept of the Digital Product Passport (DPP) A high-level business delegation from the Academy of Garments Technology Bangladesh met with BKMEA leaders at the association’s Dhaka office today to introduce the concept of the Digital Product Passport (DPP). DPP is a global platform designed to capture comprehensive data across a product’s supply chain — from raw materials and production to retail sales […] The post Academy of Garments Technology Bangladesh met with BKMEA tointroduce the concept of the Digital Product Passport (DPP) appeared first on Textile Focus.

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TEXPROCIL Delegation Meets with BKMEA Leadership to Discuss Bilateral Trade Issues TEXPROCIL delegation from the Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council (TEXPROCIL) met with the leaders of the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) at the association’s Dhaka office yesterday (25 June). The delegation was led by Mr. Murali Balkrishna, Joint Director of the organization. Dr. K. Vel Krishna, managing partner of Deiveegam Dyers, also joined […] The post TEXPROCIL Delegation Meets with BKMEA Leadership to Discuss Bilateral Trade Issues appeared first on Textile Focus.

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BKMEA election: 39 candidates submit nomination papers under one panel Keeping the BKMEA election in mind, 39 candidates have submitted their nomination papers under the Hatem panel, while three others are contesting in the election independently. A total of 42 candidates have submitted their nomination papers to fight for 35 posts in the upcoming election of the Bangladesh Knitwear Importers’ and Exporters’ Association (BKMEA) on […] The post BKMEA election: 39 candidates submit nomination papers under one panel appeared first on Textile Focus.

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