PDS Limited, an Indian buyer, reiterated its interest in sourcing more garment products from Bangladesh in coming years.
Vice Chairman of PDS Limited Pallak Seth along with Group CEO Sanjay Jain called on President of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) Faruque Hassan in Dhaka on Tuesday when they expressed the willingness of PDS in expanding business in Bangladesh, according to a statement.
Shahed Mahmud, Country Director – Bangladesh, PDS Limited, was also present on the occasion.
Earlier, at the press conference of the ‘Made in Bangladesh’ Week held in November 2022, the India-based apparel buyer announced its plan to double sourcing from Bangladesh.
PDS Limited was a valued sponsor of the Made in Bangladesh Week, added the statement.
PDS Vice Chairman Pallak Seth praised the outstanding achievements of Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) industry in the areas of workplace safety, environmental sustainability and other social compliance that has brightened Bangladesh’s image internationally and strengthened its position as the safest and greenest apparel manufacturing hub in the global market.
He also lauded the way Bangladesh’s RMG industry has made headway in terms of product diversification, manufacturing capacity building, productivity and efficiency enhancement, and technology upgradation.
With such remarkable strides, Bangladesh has been able to boost the confidence of global apparel buyers, he opined.
BGMEA President Faruque Hassan said Bangladesh was committed to pursuing the growth of the RMG industry in a sustainable way so that it had a positive impact on the economy, people and the planet.
Building on the achievements made so far, the industry has continued its efforts to pursue excellence in order to retain its fame as a safe and sustainable apparel exporter in the world, he added.