They had discussions about issues related to the readymade garment industry in Bangladesh, including its progress in the areas of workplace safety, environmental sustainability and wellbeing of workersBangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) urged the Danish Ambassador to share positive stories of the apparel industries of Bangladesh with the Danish brands and consumers. Faruque Hassan, president of the BGMEA urged the Ambassador of Denmark to Bangladesh Winnie Estrup Petersen during a courtesy call at the BGMEA office on Sunday. They had discussions about issues related to the readymade garment industry in Bangladesh, including its progress in the areas of workplace safety, environmental sustainability and wellbeing of workers. Faruque Hassan requested Ambassador Winnie Estrup to share the positive development and stories about the RMG industry she witnessed during her stay in Dhaka with both brands and consumers. He also called on the envoy to request Danish brands and retailers to be more rational in pricing as nobody can justify the lower prices to produce socially fair goods.

Source: Dhaka Tribune October 03, 2021 14:48 UTC