BKMEA leaders held a courtesy meeting with H.E Miah Md Mainul Kabir, High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Nigeria, at the BKMEA office in Dhaka, focusing on opportunities to expand Bangladesh’s exports to Nigeria and strengthen bilateral trade and business cooperation.
The meeting discussed ways to increase the presence of Bangladeshi knitwear and apparel in the Nigerian market, establish stronger B2B connections with Nigerian importers and business associations, and identify potential buyers and new market opportunities.
The potential for sourcing cotton from Nigeria for Bangladesh’s textile and apparel manufacturing industry was also discussed, with a view to developing greater value-chain cooperation between the two countries.
BKMEA President Mohammad Hatem proposed inviting Nigerian business representatives and importers to Bangladesh, including participation in the upcoming Bangladesh International Textile, Knitting and Garment Industry Exhibition (BTKG Fair), arranging B2B meetings, and facilitating visits to apparel manufacturing facilities.
The meeting also explored opportunities for a Bangladesh–Nigeria blended fashion show, joint ventures in the apparel sector, local distribution and warehousing, along with other potential areas of business cooperation.
BKMEA Vice President Md. Shamsuzzaman, CIP; Vice President Mohammad Rashed; Former Vice President Md. Akhter Hossain; Director Md. Moniruzzaman; and other officials concerned were also present at the meeting.
