Norway can help accelerate green growth of Bangladesh's RMG: BGMEA

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has said Norway can collaborate with the country's apparel industry in renewable energy, innovation, knowledge and technical solutions to accelerate its green growth.

Norwegian Ambassador to Bangladesh Espen Rikter-Svendsen and BGMEA President Faruque Hassan had a meeting in Dhaka Thursday, reports UNB.

Faruque invited Norwegian businessmen to explore Bangladesh as an attractive destination for investments in potential sectors like ICT, light engineering, and pharmaceuticals.

He informed the ambassador of the current status of Bangladesh's apparel industry, including progress in ensuring workplace safety, environmental sustainability and responsible business practices.

Sustainability, product diversification, innovation, technology upgradation, and skill development are some of the areas where the industry is giving top priority to achieve its next level of growth, he said.

Praising the readymade garments (RMG) sector's achievements in environmental sustainability, the Norway ambassador showed keen interest in collaborating with the industry to promote its green growth.

BGMEA Vice-President Shahidullah Azim, Vice-President Md Nasir Uddin; directors Rajiv Chowdhury, Neela Hosna Ara and BGMEA Standing Committee on ILO issue Chair ANM Saifuddin were also present at the meeting.