DHAKA, Nov 18, 2024 (BSS) - Alexandre Saus-Salas, head of Sourcing at C&A, 
met with Anwar Hossain, administrator of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers 
and Exporters Association (BGMEA), at its office in the capital's Uttara area 
today.

C&A is a leading global fashion retailer that operates approximately 1,300 
stores in Europe. It is one of the major foreign clothing buyers in 
Bangladesh and has been sourcing from the country for many years.
 
The meeting was also attended by Shantanu Singh, regional sourcing manager of 
C&A, said a press release.

The discussion centered around the current state of the ready-made garment 
(RMG) industry in Bangladesh, global market trends and prospects for business 
expansion. 

They also explored possible collaborations to enhance the industry's 
competitiveness in the global market. 

During the meeting, Anwar Hossain provided an overview of the transformative 
changes that have taken place within the country's apparel sector. 

He highlighted Bangladesh's growing leadership role in global decarbonization 
efforts and commitment to ethical sourcing practices. 

Bangladesh boasts the highest number of green garment factories in the world, 
with 230 factories certified LEED by the US Green Building Council (USGBC). 

More than half of the world's 100 top-ranked LEED factories are located in 
Bangladesh.

Pointing to Bangladesh's strategic shift toward high-value fashion items, 
including those made from synthetic fibers, Anwar Hossain urged C&A to 
increase its sourcing of garments, particularly high-value products from the 
country. 

He also apprised the C&A delegation of the growing investments and 
developments in Bangladesh's backward linkage industry, which supports the 
competitiveness of the RMG sector.