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The RMG industry has come a long way and positioned Bangladesh as the second largest apparel exporting country in the world. As the path to success is not always rosy, our RMG industry has confronted many challenges and difficulties. Bangladesh has witnessed a few unfortunate incidents in recent years, but we have learnt lessons from them and are trying our best to avoid further mishaps and ensure safe and sustainable industry. We believe our positive attitude to correct the incorrect and adopt the best are our strengths. We are progressing everyday and what we need most to continue our march forward is friendly support. |
Relief and rehabilitation work of BGMEA for Rana Plaza victims • BGMEA took necessary steps to assist the survivors of Rana Plaza accident. The trade body has ensured payment of salary and allowances of all the workers and employees of five factories housed in the Rana Plaza and one more factory named New Wave located in Mirpur according to labor law within 15 days of the accident. BGMEA’s Safety Initiatives: • A team of 30 officials monitors the safety standards and social compliance in member factories. Prioritizing Workers’ Rights: • The minimum wage of garment workers was increased from Tk3000 to Tk5300 in December 2013. Hon’ble Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina handing over a compensation cheque to the victims of Savar Rana Plaza tragedy at her office. BGMEA President Md. Atiqul Islam, Second Vice President SM Mannan (Kochi), Vice President Md. Shahidullah Azim, and Vice President (Finance) Reaz Bin Mahmood are also present there. BGMEA leaders along with ministers visited the Rana Plaza victims at hospitals and extended necessary financial and medical supports to them for proper treatment. The then State Minister for LGRD Jahangir Kabir Nanak, President of Old Rajshahi Cadets Association Shakhawat Hossain and BGMEA President Md Atiqul Islam are seen at the BGMEA auditorium in Dhaka with 10 orphans who lost their parents in the Rana Plaza collapse. BGMEA observed the 100th day of the Rana Plaza collapse to commemorate the victims and pray for the departed souls.
As part of fire safety initiative BGMEA recruited 35 persons who were trained by the fire department. The team will provide fire safety training to all member factories of BGMEA. The then Minister for Home Affairs Muhiddin Khan Alamgir awarded training certificates to the 35 persons. |