Ha-Meem Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Robonauts Ltd. to accelerate the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies and develop a future-ready workforce, marking a significant step toward advancing smart manufacturing in Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) industry.
The agreement brings together Ha-Meem Group’s manufacturing expertise and Robonauts’ capabilities in robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), industrial automation, and engineering education to enhance productivity, innovation, and global competitiveness across the apparel sector.
The MoU signing ceremony was attended by senior officials from both organizations. Representing Ha-Meem Group were Rohit Gopalakrishnan Nair, Chief Operating Officer; M M Motiur Rahman, Zonal Executive Director – Tonzi Zone; Nizam Uddin, Assistant General Manager, Human Resources; and Washiful Islam Shadvi, Strategic Management and R&D Officer. Robonauts Ltd. was represented by Md Moonzoor Morshed, Chief Executive Officer; Ishraque Rafin, Chief Business Officer; and Tonmoy Khan, Executive Director.
The strategic collaboration will focus on three key pillars: workforce development, industrial automation, and industry-academia collaboration.
As part of the partnership, Robonauts will develop specialized upskilling programmes for both management and factory-level employees, covering robotics, AI, industrial automation, digital manufacturing, smart factory operations, and other Industry 4.0 technologies. Leadership development initiatives will also be introduced to equip managers with the skills required to lead digital transformation.
The companies also plan to deploy advanced technologies, including robotics, machine vision, intelligent sensors, AI-based quality inspection, predictive maintenance, automated material handling systems, production monitoring solutions, and customized automation applications tailored to the RMG industry.
Beyond factory modernization, the partnership will strengthen collaboration with universities, engineering institutions, and research organizations to promote innovation, research, internships, and talent development, helping prepare the next generation of engineers and technology professionals.
Rohit Gopalakrishnan Nair, Chief Operating Officer of Ha-Meem Group, said the collaboration reflects the company’s long-term commitment to embracing Industry 4.0 and strengthening its global competitiveness through technology-driven manufacturing.
Md Moonzoor Morshed, Chief Executive Officer of Robonauts Ltd., said the partnership will support the adoption of intelligent manufacturing technologies while creating a skilled workforce capable of driving Bangladesh’s industrial transformation.
The two companies described the agreement as the beginning of a long-term collaboration aimed at promoting innovation, knowledge sharing, and sustainable industrial growth, supporting Bangladesh’s ambition to remain a leading global hub for intelligent and technology-driven apparel manufacturing.
