United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) organized the UCB RMG Business Conclave 2026 at The Westin Dhaka on October 13, bringing together senior executives and industry representatives from the readymade garment (RMG) and textile sectors.
Held under the theme “Beyond Resilience: Building a Competitive & Sustainable RMG Industry,” the event focused on strengthening industry competitiveness and promoting sustainable growth.
Mohammad Mamdudur Rashid, chief executive officer of UCB, attended the event as chief guest.
Also present were Adnan Masud, additional managing director; Shahbaj Talat, senior executive vice president (SEVP) and head of RMG business division; and other senior officials of the bank.
A key highlight of the conclave was a panel discussion titled “The Landscape — Textile & Garments Sector: Overview, Outlook & Opportunity.”
The panel featured Riaz Shahdat, vice president of Pearl Global Group; Md Kamruzzaman Kaiser, finance director of Micro Fibre Group; Abdullah Yousuf Khan, chief business officer of Anwar Group (Textile Division); and Bishwajit Lodh, CFO of Evince Group.
The discussion focused on the current industry landscape and future opportunities, energy security, environmental, social and governance (ESG) compliance, export competitiveness, and technology-driven manufacturing.
Panelists also shared perspectives on addressing industry challenges and exploring new opportunities in global markets.
An interactive Q&A 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 by offering 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 opportunities to support the long-term growth and competitiveness of Bangladesh's RMG and textile sectors.