The 4th sustainability compact review, in Brussels assessed the progress of occupational safety, building safety, workers rights and trade environment in RMG industry of Bangladesh. The meeting adopted the recommendations for ensuring due prices of Bangladeshi apparels. It also took initiatives to remove the hurdles in the way of supply chain of Bangladeshi RMG products to the world market.
Out of a total of 17 guidelines of the sustainability compact, the most important included establishing respect for labour rights, freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining, structural integrity of the buildings and occupational safety and health, and responsible business conduct by all stakeholders engaged in the RMG and knitwear industry in Bangladesh.
Representatives from EU, US, Canada, ILO Donor Agencies, manufacturers, buyers, trade union leaders and civil society representatives participated in the meeting. The Bangladeshi delegation members included State Minister for Labour and Employment, Md. Mojibul haque Chunnu, Commerce Secretary and other officials.
