Anwar Hossain, Administrator of BGMEA, participated as a panelist in the Bangladesh Denim Expo discussion titled "What Steps Must Bangladesh Take to Lead the Global Apparel Industry by 2030?" The discussion was held at the International Convention City, Bashundhara (ICCB), Dhaka on November 4.

He highlighted several key strategies to enhance Bangladesh's position in the global market, including product diversification and value addition by shifting towards high-value items like denim and sportswear; brand building to strengthen international reputation; fostering innovation and design through increased R&D investment.

Anwar Hossain, who leads EPB as its Vice Chairman, stressed on exploring new markets to diversify revenue streams and reduce reliance on traditional markets. He also emphasized the critical importance of technological adoption, skill development, sustainable practices, and infrastructure development for the growth of the RMG industry in Bangladesh.