Batexpo to walk the runway in Paris

Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association will host its annual mega-event, Batexpo, for the first time in Paris this year.

The 25th Bangladesh Apparel and Textile Exposition will take place on September 16-18, mainly to showcase the countries' diversified garment items to western customers.

The garment makers' platform has been hosting the annual event over the last 24 years to showcase Bangladeshi garment items to international retailers and buyers.

The objective of hosting the event in Paris is to let international retailers know that Bangladesh is back in business and it has improved tremendously in safety and compliance, said Reaz-Bin-Mahmood Sumon, vice-president of BGMEA.

“During the event, we will also hold seminars with the international retailers and leaders of Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development to illustrate Bangladesh's progress in workplace safety.”

Moreover, Paris is famous for fashion and designs, he said, adding the Bangladeshi garment makers will be able to bag more work orders there.

The exhibition will help revive the country's image as the sector faced criticism after the twin industrial disasters --- Tazreen Fashions fire and Rana Plaza building collapse.

Both Bangladeshi and foreign garment retailers will showcase their products in 60 stalls at Batexpo in Paris.