The newly launched Centre of Excellence for Bangladesh Apparel Industries or CEBAI will enhance competitiveness in the apparel sector by addressing skill shortage, Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed said yesterday. Based in the garment manufacturing hub of Ashulia, the centre will provide need-based certified training and research the socio-economic aspects of the garment industry. The centre will provide consultancy services and conduct research on economic and market forecasts and technology for suggesting policy directives. “Most importantly, the centre will regularly conduct research on the industry to keep it on the right track of development and act as the think-tank for the apparel industry,” added Ahmed. Representatives from industries, academies, development organizations and Government entities will govern CEBAI.
