United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) have discussed potential collaboration in promoting sustainability, skills development and workers’ wellbeing in the readymade garment (RMG) industry of Bangladesh.
UNDP Bangladesh Resident Representative Stefan Liller met with BGMEA President Faruque Hassan at the latter’s office in Dhaka on Thursday, read a press release.
At the meeting, they also discussed the issue of SDG reporting by garment factories.
Faruque Hassan highlighted the commitment of the RMG industry to pursuing growth in a sustainable manner in line with the Strategic Sustainability Vision 2030 announced by BGMEA.
He also shed light on the ongoing efforts of the industry in embracing the circular economy to make the industry more sustainable.
The BGMEA president expressed hope that UNDP would continue supporting the industry in achieving its sustainability goals while maintaining its competitive edge.
UNDP Bangladesh Assistant Resident Representative Sarder M Asaduzzaman and Private Sector Partnership Specialist Debashis Roy were also present on the occasion.
