The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has nominated Md. Shahmij Bokul, Managing Director of B A Fashionwear Ltd., as Chairman of its Standing Committee on Small Cottage Industry.
The initiative aims to strengthen small and cottage-based garment enterprises by improving access to finance, technology, skills, compliance, and market opportunities.
The nomination was announced by Mahmud Hasan Khan, President of BGMEA.
The newly formed Standing Committee on Small Cottage Industry is expected to serve as a platform for addressing challenges faced by smaller businesses, including access to finance, technology adoption, skill development, compliance improvement, and market connectivity.
Through dedicated leadership and industry participation, the committee aims to promote inclusive growth across Bangladesh’s garment manufacturing ecosystem and strengthen the contribution of small enterprises to the country’s textile and apparel sector.
Commenting on the national budget, Md. Shahmij Bokul said that it provides much-needed policy continuity by outlining the direction of government support measures and the duration of various facilities over the coming years.
However, he noted that the industry’s expectations regarding export incentives were only partially met. While the tax on export incentives has been reduced from 10% to 5%, the industry has sought a complete exemption to provide greater support to exporters.
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