Ms. Israt Ara, Director General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dhaka and Consul General-designate to Consulate General of Bangladesh in Hong Kong, China paid a courtesy visit to BGMEA President Faruque Hassan at the latter’s office in Gulshan on October 4.

Faruque Hassan congratulated Ms. Israt Ara on her new appointment as Consul General in Hong Kong which is a major trading hub where most of the apparel brands have their regional offices.

 He requested Ms. Israt Ara to extend more support and services to buyers, especially in obtaining visa to visit Bangladesh for meeting their apparel suppliers.

He also called on her to cooperate with the members of BGMEA who need to visit Hong Kong to participate in international apparel exhibitions.

The fairs provide a great opportunity for the garment manufactures of Bangladesh to have business interactions with potential buyers.

BGMEA Vice President Miran Ali was also present on the occasion.