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Sustainable Apparel Forum (SAF) 2025 Promotes Sustainable Future for Apparel Industry in Bangladesh

The Sustainable Apparel Forum 2025 is a transformative event, marked its 6th edition with a focus on elevating Bangladesh as a leader in responsible sourcing. The forum has successfully facilitated transformative dialogues on critical issues such as climate action, environmental conservation, and decent work. By bringing together policymakers,...

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Bangladesh Climate Action Forum 2024 unites global stakeholders dedicated to advancing collective Climate Action in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Bangladesh — The Bangladesh Climate Action Forum 2024 was successfully held at the Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel on 10th October 2024. Over 450 delegates from across the globe came together to foster dialogue, collaboration, and actionable strategies to advance Bangladesh's sustainability goals. The Bangladesh Apparel Exchange (BAE)...

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It’s time for Bangladesh to look forwards with our fashion partners

Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina has resigned following weeks of intense protests across the country. At the time of writing, Army Chief General Walker-Uz-Zaman has just addressed the nation. Most importantly, he has withdrawn the nationwide curfew. I believe he will reunite Bangladesh and that our country is now ready to put the...

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Bangladesh Apparel Exchange and Fashion for Good to advance chemical textile recycling

Last week, non-profit Bangladesh Apparel Exchange (BAE) organised a roadshow in collaboration with global sustainability initiative Fashion for Good to pave the way for chemical recycling of textiles in the country. It was supported by two tech start-ups, Circ and Infinited Fiber Company, which specialise in chemical textile-to-textile...

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First Ever Bangladesh Climate Action Forum at 12th Oct 2023!

Bangladesh to stage world first climate event for fashion and textiles • Financial and technical challenges around decarbonisation under the spotlight • High profile representation from Government and Industry • Textiles hub Bangladesh is extremely vulnerable to climate change • Climate Action Forum will set the stage for meaningful industry...

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‘Circularity will be key for BD’s next growth transition’

Circularity will be the key for the next growth transition of Bangladesh’s economy, speakers said in the 1st Bangladesh Circular Economy Summit at a city hotel in Dhaka today. The Bangladesh Circular Economy Summit was organised by Bangladesh Apparel Exchange in collaboration with Laudes Foundation and in partnership with P4G. The summit was...

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11th Bangladesh Denim Expo Ends Highlighting Responsibility

The 11th Bangladesh Denim Expo attracted 99 exhibitors from 11 countries and once again proved itself the most significant show of its kind in Bangladesh. In total there were 5,692 visitors – a remarkable achievement. The great and good of this diverse industry once again descended on the expo which illustrated, once again, that the denim sector...

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Sustainable Apparel Forum Bangladesh Calls for ‘Action’

DHAKA – 12/11/2019 – Human rights, transparency, water, purchasing practices and climate change were among the discussion topics at the recent Sustainable Apparel Forum (SAF), which was jointly organised by Bangladesh Apparel Exchange (BAE) and Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on 5th November in Dhaka. The theme...