Faruque Hassan

Faruque Hassan is a prominent Bangladeshi RMG industry leader who serves as the Managing Director of Giant Group, one of Bangladesh's pioneer textile and readymade garment (RMG) manufacturing conglomerates. He previously served as the President of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) for the 2021-2023 term, leading the country's apex garment industry body through a critical period of post-pandemic recovery and global trade challenges.

🏛️ BGMEA Presidency (2021-2023)

Faruque Hassan served as BGMEA President from 2021 to 2023, leading Bangladesh's apex garment manufacturers association during a period of significant transformation in the global apparel industry. His presidency focused on:

• 🌍 Post-COVID recovery — Leading the RMG sector's recovery from pandemic disruptions
• 📊 Sustainability initiatives — Promoting green manufacturing and environmental compliance
• 🤝 International partnerships — Including MoU with Wagely for financial wellness of garment workers (October 2022)
• 💼 IFC collaboration — Thanked IFC for continued support to the RMG industry, particularly the "Partnership" initiative
• 🏭 RMG sector advocacy — Representing Bangladesh's $38+ billion garment export industry

💼 Giant Group Leadership

As Managing Director of Giant Group, Faruque Hassan leads one of Bangladesh's pioneering textile and RMG manufacturing groups. Giant Group has been in the textile and readymade garments business since the mid-1980s and considers itself an end-to-end apparel solution provider. The group employs 5,001-10,000 employees according to LinkedIn data.

Giant Group's product basket includes a diverse range of textile products:

• 🧵 Sarees — Traditional women's wear
• 🧵 Lungis — Traditional men's wear
• 👗 Three-piece clothing — Women's apparel
• 🧣 Scarves — Fashion accessories
• 🧹 Napkins — Home textiles
• 🦟 Mosquito nets — Home textile products
• 👕 Punjabi — Traditional men's wear
• 🛏️ Bed sheets — Home textiles

The group's diversified product range demonstrates its capability across both traditional and modern textile manufacturing — serving both domestic and export markets.

🏛️ Institutional Roles

Beyond his BGMEA presidency and Giant Group leadership, Faruque Hassan holds several institutional positions:

• 🎓 Founder Member of the Board of Trustees — BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT)
• 🏭 Member, BGMEA — Active member of Bangladesh's apex garment association
• 🌐 Industry advocate — Frequently speaks at industry events including BAYLA Future Summit 2026

🎯 Strategic Context

As a former BGMEA President and current Giant Group MD, Faruque Hassan is one of Bangladesh's most influential voices in the RMG sector — which accounts for over 80% of the country's merchandise exports. His leadership at Giant Group and his BGMEA presidency position him at the intersection of industry operations and trade policy advocacy, making him a key stakeholder in Bangladesh's export competitiveness and the ongoing challenges of US tariffs, LDC graduation, and global trade uncertainty.