Speakers at a meeting on Sunday emphasized the need for cooperation to enhance the industry's competitiveness through innovation and technological advancement.
The discussion took place at a meeting between a visiting delegation of Jack Technology Co. Ltd., a leading Chinese sewing machine manufacturer, led by its CEO Yangyou Qui, and the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and met BGMEA.
They also discussed potential partnerships aimed at elevating the competitiveness of Bangladesh's ready-made garment (RMG) industry.
During the meeting held at BGMEA Complex in Dhaka, the BGMEA side was represented by President S. M. Mannan (Kochi) while Senior Vice President Khandoker Rafiqul Islam, Vice President (Finance) Md. Nasir Uddin, Vice President Miran Ali, Vice President Abdullah Hil Rakib, Directors Mesbah Uddin Khan, Shams Mahmud, Md. Mohiuddin Rubel, Barrister Shehrin Salam Oishee, Md. Nurul Islam, Saifuddin Siddiquie Sagar, and Md. Rezaul Alam (Miru) were present.
Discussions revolved around the development trends in the Bangladesh garment industry and the current global market situation.
Both parties emphasized the need for cooperation to enhance the industry's competitiveness through innovation and technological advancement. Acknowledging Bangladesh's strides towards becoming a competitive hub for high-value products, BGMEA President S. M. Mannan (Kochi) urged Jack to support the industry by facilitating technology transfer and sharing expertise in advanced machinery.
Mutual interest was expressed in collaborating for the development of the RMG industry, aligning with emerging technologies and evolving business dynamics.
The Jack delegation included General Manager Guoce LI, General Manager Wenhai Hu, Vice General Manager Lingzhi Lai, Key Accounts Director Binbon Tang, and Key Accounts Director Lidong Feng.