UNB: The ready-made garment industry of Bangladesh needs to focus more on value addition in order to sustain and further enhance its global competitiveness, said Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) President Faruque Hassan. “In the garment industry, the accessories and packaging industry is one of the major means for value addition. Accessories and packaging materials play a vital role in enhancing the overall appeal and perceived value of garments,” he said
Faruque was speaking at the opening ceremony of the 13th edition of the Garment Accessories and Packaging Exposition (GAPEXPO) 2024 in Dhaka yesterday. The event, organised by the Bangladesh Garments Accessories Packaging Manufacturers Exporters Association (BGAPMEA).