BKMEA at the Global Stage

Empowering sustainable growth, innovation, and global partnerships in the knitwear sector.

Global Sourcing Expo 2025

Welcome to the Global Sourcing Expo 2025 — a key platform for BKMEA to showcase Bangladesh's evolution from a knitwear leader to a diversified export destination.

With strong government support, the Expo highlights emerging opportunities across leather goods, ICT, agro-processing, pharmaceuticals, jute, home appliances, and lifestyle products.

Aligned with the national drive for product and market diversification, the event enables BKMEA members to expand exports, explore new product lines, and strengthen global market presence.

Expo Features

Exhibition Stalls

Visit 200+ organizations to choose your best match

B2B Matchmaking

Dedicated Matchmaking portal for future connects

Seminars

Connect with industry experts to learn trade trends, sustainability, market access, and digital trade opportunities

Networking Events

Multiple business forums and cultural evenings to facilitate informal engagement

Factory Visit

Hands-on demonstrations to provide a detailed view of operations and innovation

Fashion Show

Internationally recognized fashion designers showcase the Best of Bangladesh

Expo Schedule

Inaugural Ceremony

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Inaugural Ceremony
Official opening of the Global Sourcing Expo 2025

RMG Sector Seminar

02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Potential of Bangladesh RMG - The Way Forward
Exploring the future trajectory of Bangladesh's RMG sector

Sector Traceability

04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Mapped in Bangladesh: Traceability Appeal Sector
Understanding the importance of traceability in the apparel sector

Certification and Testing Standards

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Certification and Testing Standards
Certification and Testing Standards: Key to Market Penetration in Developed Economies

Expanding Bangladesh's Market Access

10:01 AM - 11:30 AM
Expanding Bangladesh's Market Access
Leveraging the UK's Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS): Expanding Bangladesh's Market Access

Diversifying the Export Basket

02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Diversifying the Export Basket
Diversifying the Export Basket: Opportunities in the Global Toy Market

Lessons learnt for diversified export

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Lessons learnt for diversified export
Lessons learnt for diversified export: The technical projects undertaken by GIZ in Bangladesh

New destination for affordable furniture

02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Bangladesh - New destination for affordable furniture
Bangladesh- new destination for affordable furniture (a strategic advantage of Bangladesh in the global market)

BKMEA Seminar Program

Seminar: The Potentiality of Bangladesh RMG Sector - The Way Forward

Event Details

Date

December 01, 2025

Time

3:00 - 5:00 PM

Venue

Bangladesh China Friendship Exhibition Center (Purbachal)

Organized by

Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturer and Exporters Association (BKMEA)

Program Timeline

2:30 - 3:00 PM Registration
3:00 - 3:05 PM Guest Welcome by the Program Moderator
Fazlee Shamim Ehsan
Executive President, BKMEA
3:05 - 3:20 PM Key Note Presentation: The Potentiality of Bangladesh RMG Sector - The Way Forward
Mohammad Hasan, PhD
Executive Editor, Textile Today
3:20 - 3:25 PM Chief Guest's Speech
Syeda Rizwana Hasan
Honourable Advisor
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change & Ministry of Water Resources
3:25 - 3:30 PM Special Guest's Speech
Mohammad Hatem
President, BKMEA
3:30 - 4:00 PM
Panel-1: The Potentiality of Bangladesh RMG Sector - The Way Forward
Moderator: Fazlee Shamim Ehsan
Executive President, BKMEA & President, BEF
Syed Sultan Uddin Ahmmed
Executive Director, BILS

Md. Abdur Rahim Khan
Administrator, FBCCI

Md. Akhter Hossain Apurbo
Director, Bangladesh Employers' Federation

Syed Mansur Mustafa
Managing Director, IFIC Bank PLC
4:00 - 4:15 PM Snacks Break
4:15 - 4:45 PM
Panel-2: The Future of Disclosures — Navigating the Global Tsunami of ESG Regulations
Moderator: Mohammad Rashed
Vice President, BKMEA
Abdul Hamid
Acting President, BGBA

Minhazul Hoque
Director, BKMEA

Chowdhury Ashiqul Alam
President, Bangladesh Trade Union Shongho

Abil Bin Amin
Executive Director, ETI
4:45 - 4:50 PM Closing Remarks
Md. Morshed Sarwar (Sohel)
Vice-President (Finance), BKMEA

Panel Discussions