Bangladesh's RMG Sustainability Council meets to address concerns

05 May 24 2 min read

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  • A town hall meeting of RMG Sustainability Council (RSC) was held at BGMEA Complex in Dhaka to exchange views on various issues related to the RSC.
  • Chaired by BGMEA president SM Mannan (Kochi), the meeting discussed activities and progress of the RSC, with a focus on implementing remediation measures across factories to uphold workplace safety standards.
The meeting, held recently, also welcomed representatives from RSC-enlisted garment factories, along with senior officials and case handlers even as discussions revolved around RSC’s ongoing activities and progress, particularly in implementing remedial measures to uphold workplace safety standards.

Chaired by BGMEA president S.M. Mannan (Kochi), the meeting was attended by BGMEA senior vice president Khandoker Rafiqul Islam, vice president Arshad Jamal (Dipu), vice president (Finance) Md. Nasir Uddin, vice president and RSC director Miran Ali, vice president Abdullah Hil Rakib, vice president Rakibul Alam Chowdhury, directors Anowar Hossain (Manik), Mesbah Uddin Khan, Md. Mohiuddin Rubel, Barrister Shehrin Salam Oishee, Md. Nurul Islam, and Saifuddin Siddiquie Sagar.

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Attendees actively engaged in discussions, addressing various queries related to RSC initiatives, underlining the council’s steadfast commitment to fostering a culture of safety and compliance within Bangladesh’s readymade garment industry.

The BGMEA president praised RMG entrepreneurs for their substantial investments in enhancing workplace safety, positioning Bangladesh as a global leader in safe and sustainable practices within the industry even as he reiterated the RMG sector’s dedication to maintaining the momentum of safety advancements achieved over the past 11 years.

Established as a private initiative involving Bangladesh industry stakeholders, global brands, and trade unions, the RSC serves as a crucial safety monitoring body in Bangladesh’s RMG sector.

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