The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) organized the Bangladesh Apparel Summit in Melbourne, Australia for the first time overseas. The summit was held on July 18th at the Hotel Intercontinental Melbourne.

The summit was attended by 130 participants from brands, retailers, suppliers, consumers, development partners, academicians, and Australian policymakers. The event was a great platform to showcase the progress of the Bangladesh apparel industry and to discuss ways to move forward together.

In addition to the summit, the BGMEA delegation also held a number of bilateral meetings with Australian government officials, brands, NGOs, and other stakeholders. These meetings were aimed at strengthening the relationship between Bangladesh and Australia and to explore new opportunities for cooperation.

The summit was a success and it helped to raise awareness of the Bangladesh apparel industry in Australia. The BGMEA delegation is confident that the relationships that were built during the summit will lead to further cooperation between the two countries in the future.

Here are some of the key takeaways from the summit:

• The Bangladesh apparel industry has made significant progress in recent years in terms of sustainability, competitiveness, and innovation.

• The industry is committed to working with brands and retailers to ensure that its products are produced in a safe and ethical manner.

• The industry is looking to expand its market share in Australia and other developed countries.

• The summit was a great opportunity to build relationships and discuss ways to strengthen the Bangladesh-Australia apparel trade relationship.