Faruque Hassan, President of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), lauded the country’s ready-made garment (RMG) industry as a global exemplar for workplace safety. Speaking at the 9th International Fire Safety and Security Expo-2024’s opening ceremony, Hassan emphasized that the sector’s transformation in workplace safety has earned international recognition.
Bangladesh’s RMG industry has not only positioned itself as a role model for workplace safety but has also emerged as a leader in environmental sustainability. Boasting the highest number of green garment factories globally, the sector has 207 factories certified as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) by the US Green Building Council (USGBC).
The event, graced by Salman F Rahman, Private Industry and Investment Adviser to the Prime Minister, featured discussions by Mahbubul Alam, President of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), Brig General Md Moin Uddin, Director General of the Fire Service and Civil Defense Department, and Md. Niaz Ali Chishty, President of ESSAB.
Faruque Hassan stressed the necessity of investing in safety equipment manufacturing within Bangladesh, advocating for the accessibility of safety gear at competitive prices. He emphasized the extension of safety measures to workers in other export-oriented and domestic industries.
The three-day International Fire Safety and Security Expo-2024, organized by the Electronics Safety and Security Association of Bangladesh (ESSAB), showcased cutting-edge advancements in fire safety and security technologies from leading global brands. Bangladesh’s garment industry’s significant progress in workplace safety serves as an urging example for other industries to prioritize and ensure a secure working environment.
