The entrepreneurs of readymade garments (RMG) on Friday urged the interim government to form a ‘reformation commission’ for the sake of the garments industry’s sustainable development.
They made the call at a seminar titled “Strengthening Local-Global Synergizes in Yarn and Fabric Trade” jointly organized by CEMS-Global USA and CCPIT-Tex China marking the 23rd Dhaka International Yarn and Fabric Show 2025 at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in the capital.
Daily Sun co-organised the seminar, while its deputy editor Bayezid Milky moderated the function.
“The garment industry contributes more than 84% to the country’s overall exports and created more than 40 lakh employment. Despite facing multiple challenges, the interim government did not form any commission for the industry,” Managing Director of Motex Fashion, Mohammad Masud Kabir said.
“However, the industry’s problems including gas and electricity supply, customs and ports, NBR systems, banks, corruption, and transportation have not been resolved yet. The government made six reform commissions but why not a reform commission for the garments industry,” he questioned.
Earlier the government formed six reform commissions for the electoral system, police, judiciary, public administration, the constitution, and anti-corruption efforts.
Addressing the seminar, Prof Dr Engr Ayub Nabi Khan, the Pro Vice Chancellor of BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology also echoed Masud to reform a commission to develop the industry.
Dr Ayub Nabi highlighted that Bangladesh will not have to hire foreign skilled manpower in the next 5-10 years as there are huge strong entrepreneurs and many talented graduates come out from universities.
“Now we need to focus on man-made fiber products as global buyers lean toward the products. We need more value-added products to boost exports. Government, private entrepreneurs and academicians should work jointly for the sustainable development of the industry. The industry needs to adopt 4IR to take maximum opportunities,” he suggested.
In his speech, Vice President of Bangladesh Garment Buying House Association (BGBA) AKM Saifur Rahman emphasized on research and development, marketing, and negotiation skills to get fair prices of the garment products made in Bangladesh.
Saifur Rahman said Bangladesh lacks land and water and other natural resources. Now Bangladesh should diversify its traditional garments products. Man-made fiber items have huge demand globally.
Director of Knit Asia Ltd, a LEED-Certified Green Garment Factory in Bangladesh Amer Salim emphasized green factories for sustainable industry growth.
“We have been able to secure third position building green factories in the global. Currently, Bangladesh is in the top position in the world as the country has a total of 233 green factories. However, maintaining it is important for it,” he highlighted.
Managing Director of Bangla Poshak Ltd Mohammed Sohel sought support from the government and banks to develop the country’s small and medium entrepreneurs (SMEs) as it is playing a significant role in the economy.
He highlighted that the SMEs are facing many challenges. Proper regulations are needed to ensure compliance here. Government support is crucial for SMEs for sustainable development.
