Press Release
15 October, 2026, 10:20 am
Last modified: 15 October, 2026, 11:13 am
United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) organised the UCB RMG Business Conclave 2026 at The Westin Dhaka on 13 October, bringing together senior executives and representatives from the ready-made garment and textile sectors.
Held under the theme "Beyond Resilience: Building a Competitive and Sustainable RMG Industry", the event focused on strengthening industry competitiveness and promoting sustainable growth, according to the press release.
Mohammad Mamdudur Rashid, CEO of UCB, attended as the chief guest. Adnan Masud, additional managing director; Shahbaj Talat, senior executive vice-president and head of the RMG business division; and other senior bank officials were also present.
A key highlight was a panel discussion titled "The Landscape – Textile and Garments Sector: Overview, Outlook and Opportunity".
The panel featured Riaz Shahdat, vice-president of Pearl Global Group; Dr Md Kamruzzaman Kaiser, finance director of Micro Fibre Group; Abdullah Yousuf Khan, chief business officer of Anwar Group's textile division; and Bishwajit Lodh, chief financial officer of Evince Group.
Discussions covered the industry's current landscape and future opportunities, energy security, environmental, social and governance compliance, export competitiveness and technology-driven manufacturing.
Panellists also shared perspectives on addressing industry challenges and exploring opportunities in global markets.
An interactive question-and-answer session followed, allowing participants to exchange views and experiences.
Through the conclave, UCB reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening partnerships with the RMG and textile sectors through tailored banking solutions, including working capital financing, trade finance and digital banking services.
The event provided a platform for industry leaders and banking professionals to exchange insights and explore ways to support the long-term growth and competitiveness of Bangladesh's garment and textile industries.