Faruque Hassan, President of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), emphasized the need for students to equip themselves with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in the evolving landscape of the fashion world.
His remarks came during a seminar titled “Opportunities and Prospects in SEIP and Probable Career Build-up in the RMG Sector,” jointly organized by the Skills for Employment Investment Program (SEIP) and BGMEA at the BGMEA Complex in Uttara, Dhaka on Sunday.
In his speech, Faruque Hassan highlighted the profound impact of technological advancements, particularly in Artificial Intelligence, on reshaping the fashion industry.
He noted that from design to production, technology is driving efficiency, sustainability, and creativity in unprecedented ways.
Recognizing the significance of embracing these advancements, Faruque Hassan stressed that the present generation needs to harness the power of technology to propel Bangladesh's RMG industry to new heights. The seminar, held on the sidelines of the BGMEA Career Summit and Fest 2023, featured insights from distinguished guests including Ms. Fatema Rahim Veena, Additional Secretary, and Executive Project Director, SEIP; Khandoker Rafiqul Islam, Vice President (Finance), BGMEA; and Dr. Md. SanwarJahanBhuiyan, Joint Secretary, and Deputy Executive Director, SEIP.
