DHAKA, Nov 28, 2023 (BSS) - Shantanu Singh, Unit Leader and General Manager 
of C&A Sourcing International Ltd, and Nitin Kumar, Sourcing Operations Dhaka 
Hub Manager, paid a courtesy visit to Faruque Hassan, President of the 
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) yesterday.

The meeting delved into discussions surrounding potential business expansion 
and strategies to enhance the competitiveness of Bangladesh in the global 
market.

Miran Ali, Vice President of BGMEA, and Shovon Islam, Chair of the Standing 
Committee on Press, Publication, and Publicity were also present at the 
meeting held at BGMEA Complex in the capital's Uttara, said a press release.

They exchanged thoughts on various critical aspects of the garment industry 
in Bangladesh, with a particular focus on sustainability and the transition 
to a circular fashion system. 

Faruque emphasized on the importance of responsible business practices, 
urging C&A to demonstrate empathy and support in the implementation of a new 
minimum wage for garment workers to enhance their well-being. 

Furthermore, discussions revolved around capacity-building initiatives for 
suppliers in designing and manufacturing high-end fashion items, especially 
man-made apparels. 

The BGMEA President called upon C&A to deepen collaboration with their 
suppliers, with a specific emphasis on improving sustainable manufacturing 
practices. 

He urged C&A to increase their garment sourcing from Bangladesh, particularly 
for high-value items, in the forthcoming days. C&A, a multinational chain of 
retail clothing stores, has long-term business with Bangladeshi suppliers.