United Commercial Bank (UCB) brought together garment and textile industry leaders in Dhaka to examine energy security, export competitiveness and sustainable manufacturing as it seeks to strengthen its banking relationships with the sectors.
The UCB RMG Business Conclave 2026, held at The Westin Dhaka on Tuesday, 13 October, brought senior executives and industry representatives together under the theme “Beyond Resilience: Building a Competitive & Sustainable RMG Industry”, the bank said in a press release on Wednesday.
The discussions explored challenges facing the ready-made garment (RMG) and textile industries, alongside opportunities for improving productivity, strengthening competitiveness and expanding their presence in global markets.
UCB Chief Executive Officer Mohammad Mamdudur Rashid attended the event as chief guest.
Also present were the bank’s Additional Managing Director Adnan Masud, Senior Executive Vice President and Head of RMG Business Division Shahbaj Talat and other senior officials.
A central feature of the conclave was a panel discussion titled “The Landscape — Textile & Garments Sector: Overview, Outlook & Opportunity”.
The panel brought together Pearl Global Group Vice President Riaz Shahdat, Micro Fibre Group Finance Director Dr Md Kamruzzaman Kaiser, Anwar Group (Textile Division) Chief Business Officer Abdullah Yousuf Khan and Evince Group Chief Financial Officer Bishwajit Lodh.
Discussions covered the industry’s current position and outlook, energy security, environmental, social and governance compliance, export competitiveness and technology-driven manufacturing.
Panellists exchanged views on addressing industry challenges and identifying opportunities in international markets.
An interactive question-and-answer session followed, allowing participants to share experiences and perspectives on the issues facing the sectors.
UCB reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening partnerships with garment and textile businesses through tailored banking solutions, including working capital financing, trade finance and digital banking services.
The conclave also provided a forum for industry executives and banking professionals to explore ways to support the long-term growth, competitiveness and sustainability of Bangladesh’s garment and textile industries.
