Faruque Hassan, president of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), said the ready-made garment industry of Bangladesh is a shining example of workplace safety in the world, serving as a model for others to follow.
During his address at the opening ceremony of the 9th International Fire Safety and Security Expo-2024, he also remarked that the paradigm shift in workplace safety within Bangladesh’s garment sector has gained international recognition.
Today Bangladesh’s RMG sector has only positioned itself as a model for workplace safety but also emerged as a leader in environmental sustainability, he further said.
Bangladesh proudly boasts the highest number of green garment factories globally, with 207 factories certified as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) by the US Green Building Council (USGBC).
Salman F Rahman, Private Industry and Investment Adviser to the Prime Minister, attended the event as a chief guest.