DHAKA, Dec 2, 2025 (BSS) - World-renowned Polish apparel brand LPP S.A. has expressed strong interest in significantly increasing its apparel sourcing from Bangladesh. 

The brand’s Procurement Director, Joanna Sikorska, conveyed this interest today during a meeting with the President of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), Mahmud Hasan Khan.

The meeting was held at the BGMEA office in Uttara, where BGMEA Senior Vice President Inamul Haque Khan, Vice President (Finance) Mizanur Rahman, Director Shah Raid Chowdhury, Director Md. Hasib Uddin, Director Nafis-ud-Doula, and Director Zowardar Mohammad Hosne Komar Alam were present.

During the discussion, LPP S.A. expressed a clear intention to enhance sourcing from Bangladesh, particularly for products such as outerwear, heavy knit, men’s underwear, and joggers, and to work closely with BGMEA in this regard, said a press release.

The meeting also emphasized building long-term partnerships, ensuring stability and transparency in the supply chain, and enhancing the capacity of Bangladesh’s apparel sector. Both sides also discussed creating direct export opportunities by on boarding small and medium factories (SMEs) into the RSC.

It is noteworthy that LPP S.A. currently sources apparel worth US$770 million annually from Bangladesh and considers the country its largest sourcing hub, keeping Bangladesh at the top of their preferred list.

LPP S.A. Procurement Director Joanna Sikorska said, “Bangladesh is an extremely important sourcing hub for us. We are keen to strengthen our business base here and will continue working to maintain stability in our supply chain.”

She also reaffirmed the brand’s commitment to supporting sustainable development and responsible business practices in Bangladesh’s apparel industry.

BGMEA President Mahmud Hasan Khan urged the Polish brand to further increase its sourcing from Bangladesh. He said, “LPP S.A. is a highly important buyer for Bangladesh’s apparel sector. We believe both sides will benefit from expanding their sourcing from Bangladesh and building long-term relationships with suppliers. Bangladesh’s garment industry is committed to meeting all compliance and quality standards required by buyers.”

Both parties agreed on the importance of establishing strong mutual understanding and long-term strategic engagement between LPP S.A. and Bangladeshi suppliers.