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BGMEA, AWARE to bring DPP technology to Bangladesh garment industry

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Dutch supply chain traceability platform AWARE to introduce blockchain-based transparency and Digital Product Passport (DPP) technology to the country’s readymade garment sector.

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