BGMEA to support initiative of rickshaw display at Manchester Museum

 As part of its branding Bangladesh initiatives, the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) will support an initiative launched by a group Bangladeshi youths to promote the tradition and cultural heritage of Bangladesh internationally.

BGMEA will sponsor the “We Love Rickshaw” initiative under which Manchester Museum of the UK will take two traditional paddle Rickshaws from Bangladesh as a symbol of heritage and tradition.

One of the rickshaws will go on display in the South Asia Gallery at Manchester Museum and the other will travel to different venues in the city.

BGMEA President Faruque Hassan made announcement of BGMEA’s support to the initiative at a programme held at BGMEA Complex on Sunday.

Mosaddek Hossain, Chief Coordinator, “We Love Rickshaw” social campaign was also present on the occasion.

BGMEA Vice President (Finance) Khandoker Rafiqul Islam, Directors Abdullah Hil Rakib and Md. Imranur Rahman and chairmen of different standing committees were also present at the program.

He said BGMEA is happy to support this initiative as it is a big opportunity for them to showcase rich culture and heritage to the international audience.

Faruque Hassan urged all to contribute from the respective positions to branding Bangladesh, reports UNB.