A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed by the National Productivity Organisation under the Ministry of Industries and the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) to enhance collaboration for increasing productivity, technological advancement, and competitiveness in Bangladesh’s RMG industry.
At a formal ceremony held in NPO, the MoU was signed today by Md Nurul Alam, the President of NPO and Joarder Mohammed Hosne Quamar Alam, Director of BGMEA.
The focus of this partnership is to prepare the RMG industry for Industry 4.0 transformation, emphasising on building skills, quality and agility besides cost competitiveness.
In order to advance productivity and operational excellence through 5S, Kaizen, and Lean Manufacturing methods, BGMEA and NPO have agreed to jointly host training programs, seminars, and consulting services annually.
According to a press release, the organisations will also choose three RMG factories each year as model businesses to carry out productivity development pilot projects with technical assistance from NPO.
To fasten innovation and capacity building in Bangladesh’s manufacturing sector, The MoU has provisions for joint research actions and collaborations on programs supported by the Asian Productivity Organization (APO).
Speaking at the signing event, BGMEA representatives underlined how urgent it is to adopt Industry 4.0 in light of changing supply chain dynamics, global tariff changes, and technological disruptions. “Bangladesh can no longer rely solely on cost advantage; we must focus on quality, skills, agility, and innovation to remain globally competitive,” stated Hosne Quamar Alam, Director of BGMEA.
Through this partnership, BGMEA and NPO will integrate IoT, digital tools, and productivity-driven innovation throughout the RMG value chain to enable a justifiable shift towards smart manufacturing.
This historic collaboration demonstrates BGMEA’s ongoing dedication to boosting productivity, technology adoption, and human capital development, opening the door for Bangladesh’s RMG sector to have a competitive and sustainable future.
