Commerce Minister, Tipu Munshi on Thursday called on H&M group to continue support to the garment sector for sustainable development.
Munshi, along with Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) President Faruque Hassan and Vice President Miran Ali held a meeting with H&M Group CEO Helena Helmersson in Sweden to discuss the issues of mutual interests, read a press release.
Their discussions focused on the challenges and opportunities of the garment industry of Bangladesh in the coming days and how the partnership could be strengthened further to drive the development of the sector in a more sustainable manner.
Ziaur Rahman, H&M Group Country Manager for Bangladesh, Karin Lind, Global Head of Production at H&M Group, Pernilla Halldin, Head of Public Affairs at H&M Group, and Gagan Bansal, Head of Material Innovation and Strategy at H&M Group, were also present at the meeting held at the H&M headquarters in Sweden.
The issue of joint efforts in accelerating the industry’s progress towards circular fashion and carbon neutrality got due importance in the meeting.
During the meeting, they also talked about stepping up collaboration to support the industry in pursuing its Sustainable Strategic Vision 2030.
In line with the vision, the RMG industry of Bangladesh aims to achieve its sustainability goals while keeping it economically viable through innovation, diversification, technological upgradation, and productivity enhancement.
Expressing thanks for their continued support to Bangladesh, Munshi requested H&M Group to remain by the side of the industry and its workers in their journey towards further development in the coming days.
