Minister asks brands to choose Bangladesh at Denim Expo

May 9, 2024 Vaseline stjohnson 0

Bangladesh Denim Expo featured four panel discussions, two trend seminars and a closing ceremony. The sessions welcomed international panelists to share their views on denim. Credit: Shutterstock.

Bangladesh Denim Expo was held from May 6-7, 2024 in Dhaka and included more than 60 exhibitors from 11 countries.

Organized by Bangladesh Apparel Exchange, the event showcased the latest denim products, fabrics, accessories, chemicals and new technologies.

Bangladesh Textiles and Jute Minister Jahangir Kabir Nanak said in a statement: “As a safe and compliant sourcing centre, I request buyers to choose Bangladesh and pay a fair price. The garment industry is a crucial force for Bangladesh’s economic progress.

“I am sure that with the influence of RMG (readymade garments) industry, Bangladesh will progress significantly to become a developed country very soon.”

The two-day event featured four panel discussions, two trend seminars and a closing ceremony. The sessions welcomed international panelists to share their views on denim.

Speakers and special guests included new BMGEA President SM Mannan (Kochi), former BGMEA President Siddiqur Rahman, H&M Regional Director for Bangladesh, Pakistan and Ethiopia Ziaur Rahman and Ambassador of the Countries Bass, Irma van Dueren.

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Ambassador van Dueren added that Bangladesh has recently made “impressive progress” in its economic development. She said: “The RMG sector has been crucial to this progress. “In the coming years, our focus in the sector will increasingly be on sustainability and circular practices everywhere.”

“We are now incorporating automation and preparing to acquire greater market share globally. We are making constant efforts on business sustainability and are optimistic that we can add even greater value in the coming years,” added Mannan (Kochi) of BGMEA.

H&M’s Rahman added that sustainability and circularity were key to success in Bangladesh. He said: “Circularity is one of the areas we really need to work on. It is an untapped opportunity. Transparency is your next best friend. If we want to lead this industry we must focus on improving efficiency, waste management, innovation and sustainability.”

In 2023, H&M announced that it would increase prices paid to clothing manufacturers in line with the increase in the minimum wage in Bangladesh.