Trade Associations of Bangladesh

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) is one of the largest trade associations in the country representing the readymade garment industry, particularly the woven garments, knitwear and sweater sub-sectors. Starting its journey in 1983, today BGMEA takes care of an industry that is at the backbone of Bangladesh's economy. Founded: 1983 President: Mahmud Hasan Khan (Babu) (2025-2027) Members: ~4,000-4,500 registered member factories Sectors: Ready-made garments (woven, knitwear, sweaters), apparel manufacturing, garment exports Regional Office: BGMEA Bhaban (Level-4 & 5), 669/E, Jhautala Road, South Khulshi, Chittagong Data source: Official website (bgmea.com.bd) & Wikipedia. Updated July 2026.

Bangladesh Garments Accessories & Packaging Manufacturers & Exporters Association (BGAPMEA), now rebranding to BPAMEA, started its operation in 1989. The Association is the prime trade organization to safeguard the interest of packaging & accessories manufacturers & exporters of the country and represents about 2,100 Packaging & Accessories industries. Founded: 1989 Members: ~2,100 industries Sectors: Garments accessories, packaging, export-oriented manufacturing Export value: US$ 7.48 billion (FY 2024-25, deemed & direct export) Data source: Official website (bgapmea.org). Updated July 2026.

Bangladesh Garments Printers Association (BGPA) represents companies providing printing services to the garment industry in Bangladesh. Based in Baridhara Diplomatic Zone, Gulshan, Dhaka, the association serves businesses specializing in screen printing, heat transfer printing, sublimation printing, digital printing, and other printing techniques applied to garments. Garment printing is an essential value-added service in Bangladesh's readymade garment (RMG) export sector, with printed garments commanding premium prices in international markets. The association works to promote printing quality standards, technology adoption, environmental compliance in printing processes, and favorable policies for garment printing businesses. Sectors: Garment printing, screen printing, digital printing, heat transfer, RMG services

Bangladesh Garments Recycling Coloured Fiber Manufacturers & Traders Association represents manufacturers and traders of recycled coloured fiber from garment waste in Bangladesh. Based in Fatullah, Narayanganj — a major textile manufacturing hub — the association serves companies that recycle garment cutting waste into colored fiber for reuse in textile manufacturing, filling materials, and other applications. Garment recycling is an emerging sector supporting Bangladesh's move toward circular economy practices in the textile industry. The association works to promote recycling technology, quality standards for recycled fiber, environmental compliance, and favorable policies for garment recycling businesses. Sectors: Garment recycling, colored fiber, textile waste recycling, circular economy, fiber manufacturing

Bangladesh Garments Washing Industries Association represents companies providing garment washing services in Bangladesh. Based in Uttara, Dhaka — a major garment manufacturing area — the association serves businesses specializing in denim washing, enzyme washing, stone washing, bleach washing, garment dyeing, and other washing and finishing processes for the readymade garment (RMG) industry. Garment washing is a critical value-added service in Bangladesh's RMG export sector, particularly for denim products where washing creates the desired aesthetic effects. The association works to promote environmental compliance in effluent treatment, washing quality standards, technology adoption, and favorable policies for garment washing industries. Sectors: Garment washing, denim washing, enzyme washing, garment dyeing, RMG finishing services

House # 2G/1 (Ground Floor) Road # 01, Shamoly, Dhaka-1207 `

33, Patuatuli Road (2nd Floor), Dhaka-1100

18/4, Armenian Street, Babu Bazar Plaza, Babu Bazar, Dhaka-1000.

Bangladesh Glitter and Glitter Yarn Manufacturer Association represents manufacturers of glitter and glitter yarn products in Bangladesh. Based in Motijheel, Dhaka, the association serves companies producing glitter powder, glitter yarn, metallic yarn, and other decorative textile materials used in fashion garments, home textiles, crafts, and decorative products. Glitter and glitter yarn manufacturing is a specialized niche within Bangladesh's textile sector, supporting the garment embellishment and decorative textile markets. The association works to promote product quality, manufacturing technology, raw material sourcing, and favorable policies for glitter and glitter yarn manufacturers. Sectors: Glitter manufacturing, glitter yarn, metallic yarn, textile decoration, garment embellishment

Bangladesh Grey and Finished Fabrics Mills Exporters Association represents exporters of grey and finished fabrics from Bangladesh. Based at Dilkusha Center in Motijheel, Dhaka, the association serves textile mills producing grey fabric (unfinished woven fabric) and finished fabrics for export markets. Grey and finished fabric exports are an important part of Bangladesh's textile value chain, supporting the country's position as a leading textile and garment producer. The association works to promote fabric quality standards, export market access, technology adoption in weaving and finishing, and favorable export policies for fabric mills. Sectors: Grey fabric, finished fabric, textile export, weaving mills, fabric finishing

Adree Enterprise, Fortune Villa 16/10, Rankin Street (2nd Floor), Wari, Dhaka-1203 9532021

127, Motijheel C/A Room-505, (4th floor) Dhaka-1000.

Bangladesh Handicrafts Manufacturers and Exporters\' Association (BANGLACRAFT) is the apex trade body representing the handicrafts manufacturing and export sector of Bangladesh. The association promotes sustainable development of the handicrafts industry, supports artisans and manufacturers, and facilitates export of Bangladeshi handicraft products to global markets. BANGLACRAFT represents manufacturers across multiple handicraft categories including basketry (made from jute, sea grass, water hyacinth, and recycled materials), rugs and mats (hand-woven and hand-knotted), and other traditional Bangladeshi crafts. The association has established a handicrafts product display center in Dhaka and works on export promotion, market information, and capacity building for its members. Sectors: Handicrafts, basketry, rugs and mats, traditional crafts, export promotion

8/3 Jumrail Lane, Nayabazar, Dhaka.

5, Bangabandu Avenue (3rd Floor), Dhaka-1000.

Bangladesh Herbal Products Manufacturing Association represents manufacturers of herbal and natural health products in Bangladesh. Operating from Square Centre in Mohakhali, Dhaka, the association serves companies producing herbal medicines, natural supplements, herbal cosmetics, Ayurvedic products, and traditional medicine formulations. Bangladesh has a rich heritage of herbal and traditional medicine, with diverse medicinal plants grown across the country. The herbal products sector is growing both domestically and in export markets. The association works to promote good manufacturing practices (GMP), product quality standards, ingredient safety, research and development, and favorable regulatory policies for herbal product manufacturers. Sectors: Herbal products, natural health products, herbal medicine, Ayurvedic products, traditional medicine

4 No. Shayesta Khan Road, Postha, Chawkbazar, Dhaka-1211.

Bangladesh Home Textile Manufacturers and Exporters Association represents the home textile manufacturing and export sector of Bangladesh. The association is based at Association Bana Shilpa Bhaban in Motijheel, Dhaka — the hub of Bangladesh's trade and commerce. The home textile sector is a growing export industry in Bangladesh, manufacturing products such as bed linen, curtains, towels, kitchen textiles, and other home furnishing products for global markets. The association supports member companies in export promotion, quality standards, market access, and policy advocacy. Sectors: Home textiles, bed linen, curtains, towels, home furnishing, textile export

C-12, Skyview Trade Vally (12th Floor) 66/1 Naya Paltan, Dhaka-1000.

Bangladesh Horticultural Producers and Exporters Association represents producers and exporters of horticultural products in Bangladesh. Based on Toyenbee Circular Road in Motijheel, Dhaka, the association serves companies and growers involved in producing and exporting fruits, vegetables, flowers, ornamental plants, and other horticultural products. Bangladesh's horticultural sector has significant export potential, with fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers being exported to markets in Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. The association works to promote post-harvest handling, quality standards, cold chain logistics, packaging standards, and favorable export policies for horticultural producers and exporters. Sectors: Horticulture, fruits, vegetables, flowers, ornamental plants, horticultural export

BSCIC Hosiery Industrial Hosiery Bhaban Hosiery Shilpa Nagary Shasongaon, Fatullah, Narayanganj 1400.

House Owners Association House # 12, Road # 20, Sector-11, Uttara, Dhaka-1230

C/o. M/s Nilmoy Travel and Tours 120, Century Archade (2nd Floor) Outer Circular Road, Moghbazar, Dhaka (President)

Bangladesh Imitation Jewellery Manufacturers, Exporters and Merchants Association represents the imitation jewellery manufacturing and export sector of Bangladesh. Based in Posta, Lalbagh — a traditional commercial hub in old Dhaka — the association serves manufacturers and merchants of fashion jewellery, artificial ornaments, and imitation jewellery products. The imitation jewellery sector caters to both domestic and export markets, producing fashion accessories including necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings, and decorative ornaments made from base metals, glass, plastic, and other materials. The association promotes quality standards, design innovation, market access, and fair trade practices. Sectors: Imitation jewellery, fashion jewellery, artificial ornaments, jewellery export