U.S. Trade Representative Brendan Lynch and Trade Policy Analyst for South and Central Asia Emily Ashby met with the leadership of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) at a hotel in Dhaka on December 10. 

The meeting focused on key issues of bilateral trade, with particular emphasis on the U.S.-Bangladesh Trade and Investment Cooperation Forum Agreement (TICFA).

The BGMEA delegation was led by Administrator Anwar Hossain and included former BGMEA President Faruque Hassan, former Senior Vice President Abdullah Hil Rakib, BGMEA Support Committee Members Inamul Haq Khan Bablu, Asif Ashraf, and ANM Saifuddin.

During the meeting, BGMEA Administrator Anwar Hossain provided an overview of the remarkable progress made by Bangladesh's ready-made garment industry in recent years.

The BGMEA leaders also highlighting progress made by the industry in workplace safety, workers' rights, labor law reforms, and environmental sustainability.

They also reiterated the industry's commitment to continuing its efforts to ensure the RMG sector grows responsibly while meeting international standards.

Both U.S. and BGMEA representatives expressed commitment to continued collaboration, working towards a more sustainable and worker-friendly future for Bangladesh's RMG sector. 

The meeting underscored the importance of productive dialogue through TICFA to further enhance bilateral trade and investment opportunities.