Thursday, May 02, 2024
A delegation from Otto Group, a renowned German retail company, met with Faruque Hassan, President of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on March 20.
The delegation included Member of Executive Board- Retail & Brands at Otto Group Sergio Bucher Rodriguez, Chief Executive Officer, Otto International Hong Kong Heidi Sabina Stevens, Key Account Manager, Team Bon Prix Weronika Sosulska, Key Account Manager, Team Witt & Merchandising Otto Lascana Raksha Nanerjee, and Head of HR & Workplace Solutions Mehtap Mir.
Newly elected Director of BGMEA (2024-2026) Mesbah Uddin Khan and Chair of BGMEA Standing Committee on Trade Fair Mohammad Kamal Uddin were also present at the meeting, read a press release.
They had discussions covering various aspects of the garment sector in Bangladesh, including its current status, vision and prospects.
Another key issue of the meeting was the exploration of avenues to increase Otto Group's sourcing from Bangladesh, especially high-value garment products.
Faruque Hassan emphasised the need for strengthening partnerships with Otto’s Bangladeshi suppliers to facilitate the design and manufacture of high-end apparel items.
During the discussions, Faruque Hassan provided insights into Bangladesh's garment industry, highlighting its advancements in workplace safety, environmental sustainability, circularity, and workers' welfare.
He highlighted the industry's on-going initiatives and efforts to diversity product offerings, with a particular focus on non-cotton and high-end product segments, as well as innovation in product development and process optimisation.
BGMEA President Faruque Hassan urged Otto Group to further explore business opportunities with suppliers in Bangladesh, emphasising the country's potential as a reliable and competitive sourcing destination for diversified high-end garment products.
