Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has taken a special initiative to strengthen the backward linkages and upper supply chain of Bangladesh’s ready-made garment sector, attract new foreign investment, and inject new capital and technology into closed or operating factories.

A bilateral meeting was held between BGMEA leaders and a high-level delegation of the Overseas Chinese Association in Bangladesh (OCAIB) at the BGMEA Complex in Uttara, Dhaka on Tuesday (04 August 2026). The meeting discussed increasing Chinese investment in the ready-made garment industry and developing strategic joint ventures.

The meeting was led by BGMEA President Mahmud Hasan Khan.  Also present on behalf of the organization were BGMEA Vice President (Finance) Mizanur Rahman, Director Shah Raeed Chowdhury, Director Joarder Mohammad Hosne Qamar Alam and Director Samiha Azim.

The OKAI delegation included OKAI Vice President Lisa Lou, Vice President and Secretary General Vivian Huang, Executive Director Steven Zhang and Secretary Tina Hu.

The Chinese delegation informed that foreign investment is very important to strengthen and modernize the upper supply chain of the garment sector in Bangladesh. Although many Chinese companies are deeply interested in setting up factories, transferring technology and expanding their business in Bangladesh, they are unable to make the right decision due to the lack of necessary and accurate information. They sought active information support and coordination from BGMEA in this regard.

In view of this demand from Chinese entrepreneurs, the BGMEA President said that he will collect information from his members through email. All domestic entrepreneurs who are interested in adding Chinese capital and advanced technology to their operating or closed factories, or are looking for joint venture partners through 100% ownership/share transfer, will be requested to inform BGMEA with the following information: Name and general description of the factory Size/space of the factory Description and number of equipment Current condition of the factory Type of expected partnership

Based on the information received, BGMEA will analyze the nature and capacity of the factory and share it with OKAIBE.

Through this one-stop process, BGMEA and OKAIBE will jointly create an effective business connection between domestic factory owners and potential Chinese investors.  As a result, on the one hand, closed and ailing factories will get the opportunity to restart with new capital and technology, on the other hand, foreign investment in backward linkages and high-value garment production will be accelerated.

BGMEA requests both interested factory owners and investors to send detailed proposals to the designated email (investment@bgmea.com.bd).