Green initiative being the essence of the day towards ensuring sustainable industrial development, Bangladesh has emerged as the role model in green manufacturing, setting benchmarks for others to emulate.
According to reports, out of the 27 green industrial establishments globally that have made their way into the top ten, 14 are in Bangladesh and are associated with the apparel sector (garment and textile units).
It is thus gratifying to note Bangladesh has become the role model across the world in building environment-friendly factories, underlined experts while adding that readymade garment manufacturing and textile sector of Bangladesh has reached a unique height by setting up eco-friendly factories.
Buyers did not force us to set up eco-friendly factories, reportedly stated the President of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), Dr. Rubana Huq while adding that the garment makers have done this of their own accord, which is a matter of pride, but lamented that despite eco-friendly manufacturing facilities, buyers are not paying the price accordingly.
Meanwhile, commenting on the issue of green factories, the Vice-President of the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA), Mohammad Hatem, maintained that after the Rana Plaza incident, the garment industry had to address many issues while going on to add that Bangladesh is far ahead of any other competing country in setting up eco-friendly garment and textile factories, which he felt brightens the industry’s image.
