The International Labour Organization (ILO) andthe Bangladesh Employers' Federation (BEF) signed an agreement on May 27 to cooperate in the implementation of the project “Improving Working Conditions in the Ready-made Garment Sector in Bangladesh”.Under the project, some 7500 to 8000 mid-level managers and thousands of workers will be provided with practical skills on how to reduce workplace accidents.
ILO Bangladesh Country Director Srinivas B. Reddy, BGMEA President Md.Atiqul Islam and Vice President (Finance) ReazBin Mahmood, among others, were present at the agreement singing ceremony. BEF President Tapan Chowdhury was also present on the occasion.
BGMEA will facilitate implementation of the project.