Business Desk :
BGMEA President Faruque Hassan has sought the support of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in realizing the vision of the RMG industry, which will contribute to the development of Bangladesh. A delegation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) led by IMF Mission Chief for Bangladesh Rahul Anand paid a courtesy call on BGMEA President Faruque Hassan at BGMEA’s office in Dhaka on Wednesday. The IMF team included Resident Representative in Dhaka Jayendu De, and Seniors Economists Ritu Basu and Estelle Xue Liu.
BGMEA Vice President Miran Ali, Vice President Rakibul Alam Chowdhury, Directors Asif Ashraf, and Barrister Vidiya Amrit Khan, and BGMEA Standing Committee Chair on Foreign Mission Cell Shams Mahmud were also present at the meeting. They discussed issues related to the RMG industry of Bangladesh including its current situation, opportunities, and strategies to meet future challenges and sustainable growth.
The possible impacts of Bangladesh’s LDC graduation including- tariff changes and market access were also discussed during the meeting. BGMEA President Faruque Hassan apprised the IMF delegation about the renewed vision of BGMEA along with its new Nine Dot logo.
He said BGMEA has set its sustainable strategic vision-2030 with an aim to pursue the growth of the RMG industry in a manner that is sustainable and have a positive impact on the economy, the environment, and the lives of peoples.
