Workwear Manufacturer Bangladesh: 9 Certified Factories & Global Compliance
Bengal Apparel BD is a B2B industrial workwear manufacturer Bangladesh that buyers and importers have relied on since 2017. We manage production through a network of nine certified partner factories in Dhaka and across Bangladesh, covering flame-resistant garments (ATEX Zone Requirements), high-visibility workwear, healthcare uniforms, industrial clothing, and OEM programs for global buyers. As a workwear manufacturer Bangladesh trusts for international compliance and consistent quality, we handle the complete production process from fabric sourcing and sampling through to bulk manufacturing, inspection, and export. For any importer or brand looking for a workwear manufacturer in Bangladesh with a single point of contact and full process accountability, this page explains exactly how we work.
How Bengal Apparel BD Was Founded
Bengal Apparel BD was established in 2017 by Atiqur Rahman Shabbir, a production and merchandising professional with over 25 years of experience inside the garment industry. Before founding Bengal Apparel BD, Shabbir held senior roles at major Bangladeshi and international manufacturing groups and buying houses, including Lenny Fashions, Opex Group, Epic Group, Bodyline Far East Ltd., and Renaissance Group.
Working inside large production operations gave him a direct view of where buyers consistently ran into problems. Communication gaps between factories and buyers. Quality that varied between batches. Compliance documentation that arrived late or incomplete. No single person is accountable for the full order from start to finish.
Bengal Apparel BD was built to solve those problems. The model is a managed layer between international buyers and certified workwear manufacturer Bangladesh factories, handling every stage of production so buyers have one contact, full visibility, and no gaps.
Today, Bengal Apparel BD supports workwear and uniform programs for clients across the USA, Europe, Canada, the Middle East, GCC, and Australia, across seven product categories and a nine-factory partner network.
Our Bangladesh Factory Capabilities
Bengal Apparel BD works with nine certified partner factories located in and around Dhaka. Each factory is selected for its specialism in specific product types and its compliance certification status. Orders are matched to the right facility before production begins, not after.
This matching process is a core part of what we do as an OEM workwear Dhaka operation. A flame-resistant coverall programme requires a factory with the equipment, certified FR fabric handling capability, and EN ISO 11612 test documentation. A healthcare scrubs order requires a facility operating under hygiene-appropriate production conditions. An outdoor jacket programme requires a different factory again. Getting this right from the start is what keeps quality consistent across a broad product scope.
Combined production capacity across our factory network:
Our nine partner factories run a combined daily output of 5,000 to 30,000 units depending on garment type and construction complexity. This supports programmes ranging from initial sampling and test orders through to large annual volume contracts.
What the factories produce:
Across our network we cover cut-and-sew production in woven and knitted fabrics, flame-resistant garment manufacturing with certified fabric sourcing and construction, hi-visibility assembly with certified fluorescent fabric and retroreflective tape application, healthcare uniform production under hygiene-appropriate conditions, softshell and fleece outerwear construction, and embroidery, printing, and custom labelling for OEM and private-label programmes.
OEM workwear from Dhaka:
Bengal Apparel BD supports full OEM workwear Dhaka production for buyers supplying under their own brand. This covers your label, your care instruction requirements, your packaging specification, and your compliance documentation. OEM orders receive the same three-stage quality inspection process as all other orders. Nothing is reduced because the finished product carries your name rather than ours.
Compliance Certifications: BSCI, WRAP, OEKO-TEX, and Beyond
Certification is a practical buying requirement, not a marketing point. Importers and distributors in the USA, Europe, and Australia face increasing requirements on supply chain ethics, chemical safety, and labor standards from their own customers and procurement policies. Our partner factory certifications satisfy those requirements directly.
BSCI workwear factory coverage:
Three of our partner factories carry current Amfori BSCI approval. A BSCI workwear factory audit covers labor rights, fair wages, safe working conditions, and management systems for ongoing compliance. For buyers whose procurement policies or end customers require a BSCI workwear factory in their supply chain, we confirm which facilities hold current approval before production is placed.
Full certification coverage across our nine partner factories:
| Certification | What It Covers |
|---|---|
| WRAP | Ethical manufacturing, labour practices, and workplace health and safety |
| BSCI (Amfori) | Social compliance and fair labour standards across the supply chain |
| SEDEX / SMETA | Supply chain transparency and ethical trade auditing |
| OEKO-TEX Standard 100 | Harmful substance testing in fabrics and finished garments |
| RSC | RMG Sustainability Council |
| C-TPAT | Supply chain security standards for US import compliance |
| GOTS | Organic textile certification from raw fibre to finished product |
| Organic 100 | Verified organic content in textile products |
| GRS | Recycled content verification in materials and products |
4 factories hold RSC, WRAP, and C-TPAT certification. 3 factories hold BSCI, OEKO-TEX, SEDEX, ORGANIC 100, GOTS, GRS, and SMETA approvals. 2 factories are authorized for Walmart manufacturing programs.
All factory audit reports and compliance documentation are available on request before you place an order.
Products: FR Workwear, Hi-Vis, Healthcare Scrubs, and Industrial Uniforms
As a full-range uniform supplier, Bengal Apparel BD enables buyers to consolidate their purchases across multiple categories. We cover seven product lines through our factory network.
Our production capabilities extend beyond basic garments to high-complexity EN 11612 & Multi-Norm Workwear designed for the oil and gas sector.
FR coveralls, jackets, and trousers in both treated and inherent flame-resistant fabrics. We source certified Nomex and Kevlar blends for oil and gas and high-hazard industrial environments. Product certifications include EN ISO 11612, NFPA 2112, and EN 1149-5. Every FR order ships with full third-party test documentation.
This is the area where choosing the right workwear manufacturer Bangladesh side requires the most care. Not every factory in Bangladesh is equipped for compliant FR production. Ours are.
Class 2 and Class 3 hi-vis vests, jackets, coveralls, and trousers meeting ANSI/ISEA 107 and EN ISO 20471. Produced in certified fluorescent fabrics with retroreflective tape applied and tested to standard. Suitable for construction, road-working, utilities, and logistics buyers across multiple regulatory markets.
Scrubs, lab coats, theatre gowns, tunics, and patient wear for hospitals, clinic groups, and healthcare distributors. Produced in factories running under hygiene-appropriate conditions. As a uniform supplier Bangladesh healthcare buyers can rely on, we match every healthcare order to facilities with the right production environment for clinical-grade garments.
Coveralls, cargo trousers, work shirts, and heavy-duty outerwear in cotton, poly-cotton, ripstop, and canvas. Built for daily shift use and regular industrial laundering without losing construction integrity. Suitable for manufacturing, warehousing, maintenance, and facilities management buyers.
Chef jackets, aprons, server uniforms, and front-of-house wear. Custom branding, embroidery, and colour matching available for single-location and multi-site programmes.
Pilot shirts, cabin crew dresses, blouses, and ground staff uniforms. Precision-matched to brand guidelines with consistent quality across large programme volumes.
Rainwear, fleece jackets, insulated vests, multi-pocket trousers, and cape-back shirts for outdoor utility, field operations, and branded outdoor wear programs.
Quality Control at Every Stage
Quality control at Bengal Apparel BD runs at three defined points during every order — not just at the end before shipment.
Fabric inspection before cutting begins. Fabric is checked against your specification for colour, weight, weave, and compliance certificates. If a batch does not pass, it does not go into production.
In-line inspection during sewing and assembly. Stitch density, seam strength, trim placement, and construction accuracy are reviewed against your approved sample while the order is still in progress.
Final AQL inspection before packing. A statistically sampled final check covers measurements, appearance, labelling, and packing accuracy. The report is shared with you before the order ships.
Third-party inspection is fully supported at any stage. If your quality policy or customer requirements call for independent inspection, we coordinate access and documentation.
Three-stage inspection is standard on every order regardless of volume or product category.
Why Global Buyers Choose Bengal Apparel BD
| What We Provide | What It Means for Your Programme |
|---|---|
| Single point of contact | One team manages everything from sampling to shipment |
| Matched factory selection | Your product type goes to the right certified facility |
| BSCI workwear factory access | Social compliance documentation available from day one |
| OEM workwear Dhaka capability | Full private-label production with your spec and branding |
| Three-stage QC | Quality issues caught during production, not after shipment |
| Full compliance documentation | Test reports, audit certs, and export docs prepared before shipment |
| 45 to 90 day lead time | Honest timelines quoted and held |
| Flexible MOQ from 3,000 pcs | Supports test orders and established annual programmes |
As a uniform supplier Bangladesh importers and brands across six markets rely on, we operate on the principle that our job is to remove complexity from your supply chain, not add to it.
Meet the Founder
Atiqur Rahman Shabbir founded Bengal Apparel BD in 2017 after more than two decades managing production programs for international and Bangladeshi garment operations. His background spans merchandising, quality control, production planning, and supply chain management across large-scale manufacturing environments.
His direct factory experience is what shapes how Bengal Apparel BD operates. Every process we follow, from factory selection to three-stage inspection to how we handle compliance documentation, comes from knowing firsthand where production programs go wrong and building systems to prevent it.
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/atiqur-shabbir Email: hello@bengalapparel-bd.com Phone: +88 01706561468
Meet the Team
Behind Bengal Apparel BD is a dedicated team of professionals who manage every stage of your production programme — from the first inquiry through to final shipment.
Atiqur Rahman Shabbir
Founder and Team Leader
With over 25 years of experience in garment production and merchandising, Shabbir founded Bengal Apparel BD in 2017 after senior roles at Opex Group, Epic Group, Bodyline Far East Ltd., and Renaissance Group. He oversees all client relationships and production strategy.
Ashrafur Rahman Ranzu
SVP, Merchandising and Production
Ashrafur manages the full merchandising and production workflow across our partner factory network. He coordinates factory allocation, production scheduling, and order follow-up to ensure every programme runs on time and to specification.
Jesmin S. Rahman
VP, Marketing (USA)
Based in the USA, Jesmin leads Bengal Apparel BD’s marketing and brand development for the North American market. She bridges the gap between international buyer needs and our production capabilities in Bangladesh.
Tahsin Rahman
Research and Development Specialist
Tahsin handles product research, fabric development, and new category exploration. He supports buyers in the development stage by sourcing technical fabrics, coordinating lab testing, and preparing product specifications before sampling begins.
Trust and Transparency
Bengal Apparel BD is a fully registered, government-regulated business operating from Dhaka, Bangladesh. The details below are provided so that prospective buyers can verify our credentials before placing an order. We welcome due diligence.
Government Registration
Bengal Apparel BD is registered with the Department of Textiles (DOT), Government of Bangladesh, under Registration No. DOT/BH/IMP-L-2277. Our registration is current and valid through July 2028, confirming our authorization to operate as a workwear sourcing, supply, and export business in Bangladesh.
Tax and VAT Registration
We are registered with the National Board of Revenue (NBR) of Bangladesh as a VAT-registered business. Our BIN registration confirms our status as a compliant, tax-paying commercial entity under Bangladesh’s revenue framework.
Banking and Financial Standing
Bengal Apparel BD maintains an active business banking relationship with BRAC Bank PLC, one of Bangladesh’s leading commercial banks. Our banking arrangements support standard international trade transactions including LC (Letter of Credit), TT (Telegraphic Transfer), and other payment methods commonly used by global importers.
Labour and Ethical Compliance
We operate in strict accordance with the Bangladesh Labour Act 2006. This means our staff and our partner factory workforce are protected by legally mandated working conditions, including prohibition of child labour, equal pay regardless of gender, and safe working environments. These are not aspirational commitments; they are legal requirements that we adhere to and that our partner factories are audited against.
Trade Licence
Bengal Apparel BD holds a valid trade license issued by the relevant local government authority in Dhaka, confirming our legal right to operate as a business in Bangladesh. A copy is available to prospective buyers on request.
Verify Us Independently
We encourage buyers to verify our credentials through any of the following:
- LinkedIn: Bengal Apparel BD on LinkedIn—our company page, team profiles, and business history are publicly visible.
- DOT Registration: Our Department of Textiles registration can be cross-referenced with the DOT, Bangladesh.
- Visit our office: We welcome prospective clients to visit us in person at our offices in Uttara, Dhaka. Visits can be arranged in advance by contacting hello@bengalapparel-bd.com.
- Document requests: On request, we can provide copies of our trade licence, DOT registration certificate, bank confirmation letter, and factory audit certificates from our partner facilities.
Our Commitment
We understand that sourcing from Bangladesh involves a degree of trust, particularly for buyers placing an order with us for the first time. Our approach is to make that trust easy to verify rather than asking you to take it on faith. Every credential listed above is real, current, and available for independent confirmation.
If you have a specific verification requirement from your procurement team or compliance department, contact us and we will provide whatever documentation you need.
Start Your Next Workwear Programme
Bengal Apparel BD is ready to support your next production cycle. Whether you are placing your first order or scaling an established programme, send us your specification and target quantity. We will respond within one business day with a structured quote covering pricing, lead time, and factory certification details.
Bengal Apparel BD | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Phone: +88 01706561468| Email: hello@bengalapparel-bd.com
