About Bangladesh Garments Washing Industries Association
The Bangladesh Garments Washing Industries Association (BGWIA) is one of the largest trade associations in the country representing the readymade garment washing industry. BGWIA is established in 2005 and registered with the Director of Trade organization (DTO) Ministry of Commerce and the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies (Reg No: T638) Government of the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh. BGWIA is an ‘A’ class Member of the Federation of The Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), Dhaka. BGWIA started with only 19 members in early 2005 and presently has around 300 member factories. BGWIA is being run by 13 EC members elected/selected Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is elected/selected for a two-year term. Three Vice Presidents, one General Secretary, one Treasurer, and seven Executive Members. Having important portfolios, along with a secretariat of experienced officials, assists the President in formulating and executing vital policies and programs of the organization. The President is the highest executive authority of the association. The Board of Directors takes assistance from different Standing Committees headed by a Chairman and composed of members having vast experience in the related fields. Strict adherence to democratic norms and code of conduct are being maintained in the BGWIA elections, which has been regarded as a trendsetter in trade body elections of Bangladesh for its pre-election projection caucus and election-day discipline. Surprisingly all members of this association believe that “Better Environment Better Tomorrow”. In the spirit of that belief and responsibilities to the society as to the environment, the maximum washing factory has been installed effluent treatment plant (ETP).