A multi-stakeholder event titled ‘EU-Bangladesh Apparel Trade: A Time for a Reality Check’ was held at the European Parliament in Brussels recently, participating in which State Minister for Foreign Affairs M. Shahriar Alam underlined that Bangladesh and the European Union (EU) must continue to work together on labour reforms while emphasising on following a roadmap to promote safety, efficiency and sustainability in the RMG industry, and on developing a compact on fair prices.
The event was hosted by Tomas Zdechovsky, a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from the European People’s Party, in collaboration with the Embassy of Bangladesh in Brussels.
Highlighting the RMG industry’s significant contribution to Bangladesh’s economy and society, including turning its female workforce into real agents of change, the State Minister said the sea change in the RMG industry in the last 7 years particularly has been the result of the collective efforts by many dedicated actors.
He said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina envisions a Bangladesh where equity and social justice prevails in a prosperous economy, and our social partners work together for a harmonious industrial relations management.