UCB hosts RMG conclave promoting industry growth

The United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) recently organised a business conclave with senior garment and textile industry representatives to promote export competitiveness, energy security and sustainability challenges facing the sector.

The UCB RMG Business Conclave 2026 was held at a city hotel recently under the theme “Beyond Resilience: Building a Competitive & Sustainable RMG Industry”, the bank said in a press statement.
Mohammad Mamdudur Rashid, chief executive officer of UCB, attended the event as chief guest. Other senior bank officials and industry representatives also took part.

A panel discussion titled “The Landscape – Textile & Garments Sector: Overview, Outlook & Opportunity” focused on the industry’s current conditions and future prospects.

The panellists included 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’s textile division; and Bishwajit Lodh, chief financial officer of Evince Group.

Discussions covered energy security, environmental, social and governance (ESG) compliance, export competitiveness and technology-driven manufacturing. Participants also exchanged views on industry challenges and opportunities in international markets.

UCB said it remained committed to supporting the garment and textile sectors through tailored banking services, including working capital financing, trade finance and digital banking.

Adnan Masud, additional managing director, and Shahbaj Talat, senior executive vice-president and head of RMG Business Division, along with other senior officials of the bank, were also present on the occasion.