DHAKA, Feb 2, 2025 (BSS) - A Dutch trade delegation styled Netherlands Circular Textile Trade Mission consists of 18 Dutch companies will visit Bangladesh from February 10 to 13 to stimulate business-to-business collaboration with the garment and textile sector of Bangladesh. 

The trade mission will include representatives from Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, apparel brands, impact investors and companies working on traceable solutions to promote circular fashion, said a press release here today.  

Netherlands embassy in Bangladesh and Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) with the support of Export Partner, Clean & Unique, BGMEA and Bangladesh Apparel Exchange (BAE) jointly organizing the first ever trade mission to Bangladesh as part of the Netherlands Circular Textile programme. 

To mark the visit, Charge D’Affairs at Netherlands embassy in Dhaka Andre Carsten said trade mission between Bangladeshi manufacturers and the Netherland based companies is a significant step towards bridging technology gaps and fostering strong business relations.  

Bangladesh has established itself as a formidable force in the global textile market and is recognized as the second-largest exporter. The textile sector is crucial to the economic growth and thrived through many global and local challenges, he said. 

During the visit, the Dutch delegation will participate in the 6th Sustainable Apparel Forum (SAF) 2025 organized by Bangladesh Apparel Exchange (BAE).

They will visit BGMEA, several RMG & Textile factories in Savar, Gazipur area to promote trade and investment that benefits people, create jobs and stimulate business, transfer knowledge and skills, said the release.