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BGBA, BGMEA vow to boost trading sector


Published : 22 Apr 2024 08:33 PM

The new leadership of the Bangladesh Garment Buying House Association (BGBA) and the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) have pledged to improve the trading sector. Their focus will be on strengthening communication and enhancing the level of service offered to members.

BGBA new President, Md. Mofazzal Hossain Pavel, Managing Director, Dongyi Sourcing Ltd. said, “To all our members and voters, a heartfelt thank you for your trust! I, along with my fellow elected EC members, stand firmly committed to driving positive change within our organization. Our focus is on continuous improvement and ensuring the best possible representation for all members.”

“For the next 2 years, as President, I will give my best for the betterment of the sector. 

As a testament to my commitment, I have set a plan of action in 4 stages.”

Md. Mofazzal Hossain Pavel, President, BGBA & Managing Director, Dongyi Sourcing Ltd.

“As for the last one month’s achievements, we have established a Standing Committee to support BGBA’s development progress. Introduced smart cards for members – through which members can avail many facilities.”

In terms of the short-term plan BGBA’s President said, “Next 3 months, we will relocate BGBA’s office to a new place with larger space. Implementation of an easy and friendly membership registration and renewal process with a digital payment system. Upgrade website with modern features.”

Emphasizing up-skilling people, Dongyi Sourcing’s Managing Director said, “With the expansion of the buying house sector, we will organize workshops and training from BGBA to continuously groom entrepreneurs and management people.”

“I assure you that we will highly prioritize on increasing collaboration with BGMEA, and other associations to elevate our status more and ease our apparel export target of $100 billion.”

Special Guest of the event, Abdullah Hil Rakib, Vice President, Bangladesh Garment Manu­facturers & Exporters Association (BGMEA) and Managing Director at TEAM Group said, “For the apparel trading and the sector in general, communication is the key to success. 

By 2030, Bangladesh’s readymade garments (RMG) and allied sectors have aspired to earn $100 billion through exports. For this, the buying house sector plays a pivotal role in bringing orders to shipment.”