A job fair organised by USAID’s Women Thrive in Bangladesh project, in partnership with PVH Corp and CARE, attracted nearly 1,000 women job seekers to connect with potential employers and service providers. The initiative primarily focuses on increasing career opportunities for women in the ready-made garment (RMG) sector.
Prominent businesses such as Four H Fashions, Clifton Textiles & Apparels Ltd., Pacific Jeans, and Desh Group of Industries, along with Bdjobs and various NGOs, participated in the event. They provided direct interviews, career counseling, and networking opportunities for women eager to enter the garment industry and other sectors.
The fair was inaugurated by Farida Khanom, deputy commissioner of Chittagong, who served as the chief guest. Other notable attendees included Sipan Chowdhury, deputy inspector general of the Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments; Zia Haider Khan from PVH Corp; and Luthmela Farid of Pacific Jeans Group. Officials from CARE Bangladesh, including Mehrul Islam, Zehra Simeen Islam Rahim, and Aamanur Rahman, were also present.
This job fair is part of USAID’s ongoing efforts through the Women Thrive in Bangladesh project to bridge gaps between job seekers and employers, particularly focusing on empowering women in the RMG industry. The initiative builds upon the success of similar events conducted across the country, emphasising the importance of women’s empowerment.
Through this project, CARE Bangladesh and PVH Corp. aim to train over 100,000 women workers by 2026, offering professional skills and leadership development to promote sustainable growth and gender equity in the workplace.
