The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Dhaka

Bangladesh are getting good responses and should continue to participate in more international fairs, Hedayetul Islam of the Lofty Designs and Fashion Pvt Ltd, which is one of the participants in the ASAP Show in Las Vegas, said.

A total of 26 garment manufacturers from Bangladesh are participating in two apparel shows - ASAP Global Show and MAGIC Show - in Las Vegas in the USA, according to a message received here yesterday.

The ASAP Show opened on February 11 last in the Venetian Hotel in the City of Las Vegas while the MAGIC started on February 12 in the Las Vegas Convention Centre. Both the Shows are focussing on sourcing of apparel and textile products from various countries around the world, the message said.

A total number of 726 exhibitors from the 37 apparel sourcing countries are taking part in the two shows.

Bangladesh Ambassador to the USA M Humayun Kabir and Bangladesh Consul General in Las Angeles Md Abu Zafar visited both the shows.

The ambassador spent some time in the Bangladesh pavilions of both the shows and shared ideas with Bangladesh exhibitors on how to promote the Bangladesh apparel sector in the US market.

He inquired about the responses they have been receiving from the buyers. He encouraged them in continuing participation in such global shows.

The Bangladesh ambassador discussed with Frank Yuan, Chairman of the ASAP Show David Pennes, and David Pennes, Director Sourcing of MAGIC Show, and sought their cooperation in promoting the Bangladeshi garments in the US.

Both Yuan and Pennes thanked the ambassador for having Bangladesh exhibitors in their shows and assured the envoy of their support for Bangladesh to grow its business in the USA, the message said.

They suggested that the Bangladesh garments sector would get more benefit if they can make extra efforts to enhance their reputation and improve the compliance issues.