বাংলাদেশ- আমাদের গর্ব
Bangladesh - Our Pride
Bangladesh has been aptly depicted as a new state in an ancient land. The region can only be described as the greenest jewel of South Asia - a country braided with rivers, with a rich culture waiting to be explored by pioneering travelers. To quote Bernier - “it has a hundred gates open for entrance but not one for departure.” Since the beginning of modern civilization, Bangladesh was known to the West, particularly for its Muslin, the finest fabric the world has ever produced.
- • 1st country to set up its own climate change trust fund.
- • 3rd largest vegetable provider in the world.
- • 6th most densely populated country in the world, home to 160 million people.
- • Home to the longest (120 km) unbroken beach in the world: Cox’s Bazar.
- • Home to largest mangrove forest in the world: The Sundarbans.
- • The Bay Of Bengal is the largest bay in the world.
- • The parliament building is one of the largest legislative complexes in the world, comprising 200 acres.
- • The country lies on the largest river delta on the world.
- • The capital Dhaka is 400 years old and is the most densely populated city in the world with a population of 8.5 million and rising.
- • The country empowers women where the head of state, the opposition leader, parliament speaker are all women.
- • The country is sometimes called “the playground of seasons” for having six-seasons.
- • Bangla language is the only language in the world for which people have sacrificed their lives.
- • Our language movement day is celebrated as the International Mother Language Day.
- • Our national animal the majestic creature Royal Bengal Tiger has a roar that can be heard up to 3 kilometers away
FACTS ABOUT OUR APPAREL INDUSTRY
The apparel industry of Bangladesh started its journey in 1978. We have braved many storms but our sufferings only made us stronger than ever. We never gave up, we stood up every time, made our factories safer, effiecient, sustainable and eco friendly
- • Second largest exporter of apparel in the global market.
- • Bangladesh’s geographical location make her a natural trading partner.
- • Largest cotton importing country in the world.
- • Around 40 years expertise in manufacturing Textile & Garments.
- • 13% annual average growth in the last 10 years.
- • 4.4 Million workers.
- • Exporting to 130+ countries around the globe.
- • 100 Special Economic Zones in next 15 years.
- • Enhanced electricity generation capacity to 15300MW at present.
- • LNG terminals being set up to meet demand for gas
- • Mega projects on rail, road, sea and airports going on
- • The Padma bridge will open a new horizon of opportunities.
- • Focused drive on Cleaner Production.
- • Bangladesh Is blessed with HUMAN RESOURCES.
- - 70% of the population is under 40 yrs old.
- - Large educated and motivated youth.
- - High literacy rate (72%) among youths aged 15-24.
- - Inspired young, hungry for work and growth.
- - 2 million youth entering in job market each year
- - 117 million mobile phone users.
- - 33% internet penetration.
- • 67 Leed certified factories, 220 are registered.
- - 13 platinum certified.
- - 20 gold certified.
- - 26 silver certified.