Mr. Muhammad Wasif, Chargé d’Affaires of the High Commission of Pakistan in Dhaka, paid a courtesy visit to Mr. Mahmud Hasan Khan, President of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA). He was accompanied by Mr. Zain Aziz, Trade and Investment Attaché of the High Commission.
The courtesy meeting took place at the BGMEA Complex located in Uttara, Dhaka. BGMEA Vice-President Md. Rezwan Selim, Directors Faisal Samad, Sumaiya Islam, and Fahima Akter were also present during the meeting.
Both parties discussed strengthening and expanding trade relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh. In particular, they had fruitful discussions on enhancing bilateral trade and investment in the garments and textile sectors, as well as exploring other potential areas of cooperation between the two countries.
During the discussions, Pakistan’s strong global position in textile production and Bangladesh’s leading position in garments manufacturing were highlighted. They also discussed increasing imports of textiles from Pakistan and exports of ready-made garments and accessories from Bangladesh to Pakistan. It was noted that Bangladesh has achieved significant capabilities in garment accessories production.
BGMEA President Mahmud Hasan mentioned that Pakistan can import textile waste (jhoot) from Bangladesh to meet the demands of its growing recycling industry. He also pointed out that Bangladesh is the world’s largest producer of jute, and there is significant demand for Bangladeshi jute fiber in Pakistan. Importing jute fiber from Bangladesh would be mutually beneficial. Both sides agreed on the need for knowledge exchange, sending business delegations from both countries, and collaborating in exhibitions and workshops to expand trade.
They also discussed the implementation of the previously signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between BGMEA and the Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA) to strengthen bilateral trade. The BGMEA President emphasized that active participation from businesses of both countries is essential for the successful implementation of the MoU. Both parties agreed to nominate focal points and work together to further invigorate trade and investment relations between the two countries.
