Market development and diversification remain among the key priorities of the present Board of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) to ensure the sustainable growth of the countryโs ready-made garment (RMG) industry.
In line with this strategic objective, BGMEA held its first coordination meeting with the Chairmen and Co-Chairmen of the Market Development Standing Committees on 17 January 2026 at the BGMEA Complex. BGMEA announced that such meetings will be organized on a regular basis to strengthen coordination, enhance collaboration, and accelerate market expansion initiatives.
The meeting focused on reviewing upcoming international trade fairs, buyer engagement programs, market development strategies, visa-related issues, and opportunities in both traditional and non-traditional export markets.
The session was chaired by Mijanur Rahman, Vice President (Finance), BGMEA. Shah Rayeed Chowdhury, Director, BGMEA, and M. Shajedul Karim, Chairman of the Standing Committee on Trade Fair and Events, BGMEA, were also present at the meeting.
Chairmen of various Market Development Standing Committees participated in the discussion, including Poritosh Chandra Paul (Argentina), Mamun Reza Jake (South Africa), Shofiqul Alam (France), Md. Nasir (Singapore and Malaysia), Md. Shafiqul Alam (UAE), and Md. Jewel Hossain (China). The meeting was also attended by Md. Iqbal, Co-Chairman for Singapore and Malaysia, and Md. Amir, Co-Chairman for the UAE.
Mike Ge, President of the Chinese Enterprises Association in Bangladesh (CEAB), joined the meeting and shared valuable insights on ChinaโBangladesh business relations. He also provided an overview of the upcoming BCGTX fair, scheduled to be held in May 2026, highlighting its potential to further strengthen trade and investment cooperation between the two countries.
During the meeting, participants exchanged views and put forward recommendations aimed at strengthening market outreach, enhancing buyer engagement, and expanding Bangladeshโs apparel exports across key global markets, reinforcing BGMEAโs commitment to sustained growth and global competitiveness of the RMG sector.
