
29/07/2025
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has requested Denmark’s support in securing access to the EU’s GSP+ scheme post-Bangladesh’s LDC graduation. During a meeting with Danish Ambassador Christian Brix Møller in Dhaka, BGMEA President Mahmud Hasan Khan also urged Denmark to advocate for Bangladesh with EU policymakers and help mobilize global brands to adopt a Unified Code of Conduct for the apparel industry, aiming to streamline audits and enhance sustainability.
Khan raised concerns over declining garment exports to Denmark since FY2023-24 and emphasized the need for closer cooperation. Both parties discussed sustainability, circularity, and energy efficiency, including ongoing Danish-supported initiatives like CREATE, PaCT, and SWITCH2CE.
Ambassador Møller reaffirmed Denmark’s 0.7% GDP commitment to development aid and sought BGMEA’s cooperation in energy audits of garment factories, which are expected to inform energy-saving strategies, including rooftop solar viability.
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Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has requested Denmark's support in securing access to the EU's GSP+ scheme