US Trade Representative Brendan Lynch and Trade Policy Analyst for South and Central Asia Emily Ashby met with the leadership of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association at a hotel in Dhaka on Tuesday.
The meeting focused on key issues of bilateral trade, with particular emphasis on the US-Bangladesh Trade and Investment Cooperation Forum Agreement.
Administrator Anwar Hossain led the BGMEA delegation. Other members of the delegation included former BGMEA president Faruque Hassan, former senior vice-president Abdullah Hil Rakib, BGMEA support committee members InamulHaq Khan Bablu, Asif Ashraf and ANM Saifuddin, said a press release.
During the meeting, BGMEA Administrator Anwar Hossain provided an overview of the remarkable progress made by Bangladesh鈥檚 readymade garment industry in recent years.
The BGMEA leaders also highlighted progress made by the industry in workplace safety, workers鈥� rights, labour law reforms, and environmental sustainability.
They also reiterated the industry鈥檚 commitment to continuing its efforts to ensure that the RMG sector grows responsibly while meeting international standards.
Both the US and BGMEA representatives expressed commitment to continued collaboration, working towards a more sustainable and worker-friendly future for Bangladesh鈥檚 RMG sector.
The meeting underscored the importance of productive dialogue through TICFA to further enhance bilateral trade and investment opportunities.