H&M Group has contributed books and dressmaker mannequins to the Centre of Innovation, Efficiency and Occupational Safety and Health (CIEOSH) and BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology (BUFT).
A globally-renowned multinational retail-clothing company, H&M Group made the contribution to support the education and skill development of the next generation of RMG professionals in Bangladesh, read a press release on Tuesday.
The books and mannequins will be important tools for the students of BUFT as well as trainees of CIEOSH, as they gather knowledge and learn the necessary skills and techniques needed to create high-quality garments, the release added.
H&M Group Country Manager Ziaur Rahman presented the books and mannequins to BGMEA President Faruque Hassan at BGMEA Complex in Uttara, Dhaka on Tuesday. The ceremony was also attended by BGMEA Vice President Miran Ali.
Ziaur Rahman said, “Education is key to further increasing diversification and enabling a sustainable transition for the RMG sector.
“From H&M Group we believe in the strength of cooperation and collaboration with our industry partners, and we are glad that we could make this contribution to BUFT and its students.”
Faruque Hassan said, “Bangladesh’s RMG industry is pursuing a vision of sustainable growth where our key focus is on the transition from volume to value and quantity to quality.
“In alignment with our vision, the key priorities for the industry are innovation, technological upgradation, environmental sustainability, productivity and efficiency enhancement and skill development.”
The BGMEA president added, “The initiative of H&M Group to contribute books and dressmaker mannequins to CIEOSH and BUFT is highly appreciated.
“It demonstrates their commitment to supporting the education and skill development of the next generation RMG professionals. We would like to thank H&M for their support to the industry’s pursuit of sustainable development.”
The Centre of Innovation, Efficiency and Occupation Safety and Health (CIEOSH) established by BGMEA at its headquarters in Uttara, Dhaka aims to support Bangladesh’s RMG industry with knowledge, skills and technical know-how to meet future challenges and enhance its competitiveness.
