But Ibrahim said smaller manufacturers were far from ready to fulfil ‌the ​stringent, ‍new European Union needs, which aim to stop manufacturers overclaiming their green credentials. Ahmed has partnered with Aware, a Dutch firm working with several fashion suppliers, using decentralised ‍blockchain to record relevant data as fabric becomes a finished garment. The passport may require ‌Bangladesh’s smaller garment makers to upgrade their hardware and software capacity as well as how they manage their data, said Ibrahim from the Newage Group. British-based DigiProdPass has partnered with Bangladesh’s garment manufacturers’ association BGMEA to help smaller producers meet the new passport requirements. “Suppliers will need support from global fashion brands and development organisations to upgrade their capacity – while the government should incentivise the early adopters,” said Ibrahim.

Source: The Irish Times December 26, 2025 16:32 UTC