The Dhaka Apparel Summit 2014 will be held from December 7 to 9, 2014. It will explore ways to frame a sustainable road map to build responsible supply chains in the textile and garment sector. The summit will feature a number of interactive panel sessions which will include the participation of representatives from tge government and partner countries, international organizations, employers, private sector, workers’ representatives, civil society organizations, brand representatives and buyers, academics and media.

Bangladesh’s share in the global market for readymade garments is now five per cent. The summit will discuss ways of reaching the target of 8 per cent by 2021. This will also be the year when Bangladesh celebrate 50th anniversary of its independence. Brands, fashion designers, sourcing executives and experts from home and abroad are expected to share their experiences.

Several panel discussions will be held on the benefit of local apparel makers to be enriched and knowledgeable about the latest apparel technologies and fashion. At the Bangladesh Building and Fire Safety Expo 2014, safety equipment producers will display their products to factory owners.

Bangladesh is devising ways to come out from the negative image due to a series of industrial disasters, including one that killed more than 1,000 people when an eight story building collapsed in early 2013.