The Steering Committee of ๐๐๐ง๐ ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ฌ๐ก ๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐ฅ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฑ๐ญ๐ข๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง (๐๐๐๐๐๐๐) ๐๐๐๐ met with Ms. Shama Obaed Islam, MP, Honโble State Minister โ 2, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bangladesh (MoFA), in Dhaka today (30 August 2026).
The Steering Committee members included Shah Rayeed Chowdhury, Director, BGMEA (Chief of Coordination); Nafis-Ud-Doula, Director, BGMEA (Member); Ms. Sumaiya Islam, Director, BGMEA (Member); Khan Monirul Alam (Shuvo), Chairman, Standing Committee on Branding BGMEA (Member); Sajedul Karim, Chairman, Standing Committee on Trade Fair & Events (Member); and Mohammad Masud Kabir, Chairman, Standing Committee on Press, Publication and Publicity (Member).
During the meeting, the Steering Committee provided an overview of BATEXPO 2026, highlighting its significance as the mega-event aims to showcase the strength, capabilities, innovation and evolving landscape of Bangladeshโs apparel and textile industry to the world. The Committee sought the Ministry of Foreign Affairsโ cooperation in successfully organizing BATEXPO 2026, particularly in facilitating the invitation and participation of high-level international guests, global buyers, policymakers and industry stakeholders in the event.
The delegation also requested the Ministryโs support in strengthening the positive global branding of Bangladeshโs apparel industry, especially in key export markets, through Bangladeshโs diplomatic missions around the world.
Recognizing the importance of BATEXPO for strengthening the countryโs global image and industry positioning, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its appreciation for the initiative. The Honโble State Minister assured the BGMEA delegation of the Ministryโs full cooperation and support in making BATEXPO 2026 a success.
Dr. Syed Muntasir Mamun, Chief Innovation Officer and Director General, and Md. Mosharaf Hossain, Director General at MoFA also participated in the meeting.
Organized by BGMEA, the two-day mega-event BATEXPO 2026 will bring together global buyers, industry leaders, policymakers, media and influencers in Dhakaโcreating a platform to experience Bangladeshโs capabilities, explore innovation, foster collaboration and build new business connections.
