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DHAKA, Feb 3, 2025 (BSS) - Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka Pranay Verma today expressed his hope that trade, connectivity and economic engagement between Bangladesh and India would continue to bring people and businesses of the two countries closer together.

He made the remark in an interactive session organized by Indian High Commission with leading businesses and Business Chambers of the textile sector of Bangladesh, said a press release issued by Indian mission here.    

The session was held in the context of the upcoming Bharat Tex 2025 to be held in New Delhi from February 14 to 17, a global textile event that will bring together important stakeholders from the textile industry and will encompass the entire textile value chain under one roof, said the release.  

Verma highlighted the importance of the Ready-Made Garments (RMG) sector in Bangladesh’s socio-economic development and also in promoting closer supply and value chain linkages between India and Bangladesh. 

He identified cooperation between the two countries in RMG and textile sector as a testament to their interdependence and mutual benefit.
 
He expressed hope that participation of a large delegation from Bangladesh in Bharat Tex 2025 will open up new opportunities for establishing new supply chain linkages, and investment and technology tie-ups across various segments of the textile value chain.
 
Administrator of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and Vice-Chairman, Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) Anwar Hossain and President of Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) Mohammad Hatem attended the event as guests of honour.
 
Chairman of the Board of Trustees at BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology (BUFT) Faruque Hassan and Chairman Bengal Commercial Bank and Vice Chairman of Bengal Group of Industries Md. Jashim Uddin joined the interaction.