The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change held a high-level meeting to explore practical measures for improving environmental compliance while supporting the sustainable growth of Bangladesh’s apparel and textile industry.
The meeting took place at the Bangladesh Secretariat, where a BGMEA delegation led by President Mahmud Hasan Khan met with Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo.
Discussions focused on aligning environmental regulations with the operational realities of the ready-made garment (RMG) and sustainable textile sectors.
During the meeting, industry leaders reaffirmed their commitment to environmental sustainability while highlighting several technical and implementation challenges associated with the Environmental Conservation Rules 2023.
Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo acknowledged the ready-made garment sector’s vital contribution to Bangladesh’s economy and assured the delegation that the government would carefully consider the proposals raised during the meeting.
He emphasized the importance of maintaining a balance between environmental protection and industrial competitiveness, adding that existing challenges would be addressed through a practical and realistic regulatory framework.
