Recently, a delegation from the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), led by its President Faruque Hassan, met with Engineer Haidar Al-Athari, Chairman of the Najaf Chamber of Commerce in Iraq even if the primary agenda of this meeting was to explore potential avenues for bilateral trade and investment.
This is as per a press communiqué issued by the BGMEA, which further added the delegation was accompanied Fazlul Bari, the Ambassador of Bangladesh to Iraq even as the BGMEA team comprised of notable members, including Mohammed Nasir, former Vice President (Finance) of BGMEA; Nazrul Islam, former Director of BGMEA; Sharmeen Hassan Tithi, Director of Giant Group; Mohammed Shohel, Managing Director of Bangla Poshak Ltd.; Mohd Shawket Hossain, Director of Bangla Poshak Ltd.; and Nisher Khan, Managing Director of Banika Fashion Ltd.
BGMEA President Faruque Hassan delivered an insightful presentation on Bangladesh’s thriving readymade garment industry during the meeting even as he elaborated on its robust manufacturing capabilities, diverse product offerings, and the compelling qualities that attract global buyers to garments made in Bangladesh.
Emphasising the importance of fostering strong trade connections between Bangladesh and Iraq, the BGMEA President encouraged both sides to explore the abundant business opportunities on the horizon even as he extended an invitation to the members of the Iraqi Chamber to consider the potential for trade and investment in Bangladesh, particularly in terms of importing more garments from the country.
