In order to set the next course of action on achieving $50 billion export target by 2021, the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) is on course to organise the second Dhaka Apparel Summit on February 25 next year. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to inaugurate the single-day largest expo on the $28 billion apparel industry.

The summit will also showcase the progress of initiatives taken to improve the safety standard and condition of the workers in the RMG sector following the factory disaster in 2013. The day-long event will be attended by representatives from buyers, brands, university scholars and workers’ representatives who will focus on possible road map to the achievement of $50 billion export target. As a sequel to the success of first Dhaka Apparel Summit, BGMEA will hold the second summit of its kind on February 25, next year, it is understood.