The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on Saturday called on the German government to provide more support to the industry to enhance its competitiveness and accelerate growth in a more sustainable way.
A high-level delegation comprising the members of German parliament paid a visit to BGMEA on Saturday to discuss potential cooperation and support for sustainable development, read a press release.
The delegation included Renate Künast, MP; Ria Schröder, MP; Dr André Hahn, MP; Andreas Larem, MP; Dr Malte Kaufmann, MP, Member of Budget Committee Paul Lehrieder MdB; German Ambassador to Bangladesh H. E. Achim Tröster, Deputy Head of Mission Jan-Rolf Janowski.
BGMEA Vice President Miran Ali apprised the visiting German parliament members of the remarkable progress of the apparel industry, especially its massive transformation into a safe and sustainable one.
He briefed them on how the industry had made its mark in the area of environmental sustainability and was putting constant efforts to make production processes cleaner and energy efficient while recycling waste.
Miran Ali also highlighted the green initiatives of the industry, including the UN Climate Charter, the Green Button initiative of the German government, and Water PaCT.
BGMEA Director Barrister Vidiya Amrit Khan also spoke at the meeting about the BGMEA and the industry’s efforts regarding the transition towards circularity.
