Five more garment factories of Bangladesh have achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) or green factory certificates from the United States.

Through this, Bangladesh has significantly strengthened its position as the global leader in eco-friendly industrialization, with its ready-made garment (RMG) sector boasting an impressive total of 268 LEED-certified.

According to the latest data from the US Green Building Council (USGBC), the country now has 114 Platinum-rated and 135 Gold-rated green garment factories.

Perhaps the most remarkable highlight is that 68 of the world's top 100 eco-friendly factories are now located in Bangladesh, an achievement that elevates the country's apparel industry to a new echelon on the global stage.

The total count recently climbed with the addition of five new factories receiving the prestigious certification: three achieving Platinum status and two securing Gold status. Three platinum LEED factories are Pakiza Knit Composite Limited, Fashion Pulse Limited, and GAVE Private Limited. Two gold factories are – Visual Knitwears Limited and Talisman Performance Limited at CEPZ, South Halishahar.

Mohiuddin Rubel, former director of BGMEA and Managing Director of Bangladesh Apparel Exchange, underscored the significance of this milestone.

3 new LEED-certified factories added in Bangladesh; total now 261

“Bangladesh is now the global leader not just in garment exports, but also in eco-friendly production systems," Rubel stated.

Bangladesh’s industrial sector has become a symbol of sustainable development, which will further increase the confidence of international buyers, he opined.