ShahidullahAzim, Vice President, BGMEA said, world-class workplace safety along with remarkable achievements of the RMG industry in the area of sustainability has made Bangladesh a preferred choice of global buyers for sourcing garments.
Azim was speaking as a special guest at the launching ceremony of the 8th International Fire and Safety and Security Expo 2022 organized by the Electronic Safety and Security Association of Bangladesh (ESSAB) in Dhaka on August 27.
Brigadier General Md Main Uddin, Director General of Fire Service and Civil Defence, attended the program as chief guest, reads a press release.
Azim said the apparel industry in the country has overcome extraordinary challenges that came its way and bounced back even stronger every time.Alongside workplace safety, Bangladesh has the highest number of green garment factories with 167 factories LEED certified by the US Green Building Council (USGBC), he added. Azimemphasized on the production of safety equipment in Bangladesh maintaining international standards.
He said,ESSAB has consistently organized the international Fire Safety and Security Expo as it brings safety equipment suppliers, professionals and users under one roof for fruitful interactions.It plays a significant role in showcasing the latest fire safety equipment and knowledge to the industries, thus raising awareness among the industries, he further said.
The 8th Fire Safety and Security Expo will be held from November 24 to 26 at Bangabandhu International Convention Center (BICC) where world-famous safety equipment brands will participate.
