Dhaka: World-renowned Polish apparel brand LPP S.A. has expressed strong interest in significantly increasing its apparel sourcing from Bangladesh. The brand's Procurement Director, Joanna Sikorska, conveyed this interest today during a meeting with the President of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), Mahmud Hasan Khan.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the meeting was held at the BGMEA office in Uttara, where key BGMEA figures, including Senior Vice President Inamul Haque Khan, Vice President (Finance) Mizanur Rahman, and Directors Shah Raid Chowdhury, Md. Hasib Uddin, Nafis-ud-Doula, and Zowardar Mohammad Hosne Komar Alam, were present. LPP S.A. expressed a clear intention to enhance sourcing from Bangladesh, particularly for products such as outerwear, heavy knit, men's underwear, and joggers. The brand aims to work closely with BGMEA in this regard, as stated in a press release.
The discussion also emphasized building long-term partnerships, ensuring stability and transparency in the supply chain, and enhancing the capacity of Bangladesh's apparel sector. Both sides explored the potential of creating direct export opportunities by integrating small and medium factories (SMEs) into the RSC.
LPP S.A. currently sources apparel worth US$770 million annually from Bangladesh, considering the country its largest sourcing hub and placing it at the top of their preferred list. LPP S.A. Procurement Director Joanna Sikorska highlighted Bangladesh's importance as a sourcing hub and expressed the brand's commitment to maintaining stability in the supply chain. She also reaffirmed support for sustainable development and responsible business practices within Bangladesh's apparel industry.
BGMEA President Mahmud Hasan Khan urged the Polish brand to further increase its sourcing from Bangladesh, recognizing LPP S.A. as a crucial buyer for the country's apparel sector. He emphasized the mutual benefits of expanding sourcing and building long-term supplier relationships, while reiterating Bangladesh's commitment to meeting all compliance and quality standards required by buyers.
Both parties agreed on the importance of establishing a strong mutual understanding and long-term strategic engagement between LPP S.A. and Bangladeshi suppliers.