U.S. 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 (BGMEA) at a hotel here today.
The meeting focused on key issues of bilateral trade, with particular emphasis on the U.S.-Bangladesh Trade and Investment Cooperation Forum Agreement (TICFA).
Administrator Anwar Hossain led the BGMEA delegation. Other members of the delegation included former BGMEA President Faruque Hassan, former Senior Vice President Abdullah HilRakib, 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’s ready-made garment industry in recent years.
The BGMEA leaders also highlighted progress made by the industry in workplace safety, workers’ rights, labor law reforms, and environmental sustainability.
They also reiterated the industry's commitment to continuing its efforts to ensure that the RMG sector grows responsibly while meeting international standards.
Both the U.S. and BGMEA representatives expressed commitment to continued collaboration, working towards a more sustainable and worker-friendly future for Bangladesh’s RMG sector.
The meeting underscored the importance of productive dialogue through TICFA to further enhance bilateral trade and investment opportunities.