Speakers at a commemoration event to mark the second Rana Plaza anniversary recognised the progress made towards creating a safer readymade garment (RMG) sector while stressing the need for further improvements to working conditions and worker rights in the industry. Continuous efforts have been made by the government and its partners over the last two years to transform our apparel industry,” said state minister for labour and employment Mujibul Haq Chunnu.Recalling the tragic garment factory collapse in Savar at a commemoration programme, Haq said the government with support from different development partners implemented a number of programmes to enhance workplace conditions and ensure safety and security of garment workers to prevent recurrence of such accidents. Ministry of Labour and Employment with support from the International Labour Organisation (ILO) organised the programme at Sonargaon Hotel on Thursday evening, attended by high government officials, diplomats, industry people and representatives of garment employees and workers. The event was supported by Canada, the Netherlands and the UK. A minute’s silence was observed at the event in remembrance of those who lost their lives in the Rana Plaza collapse on April 24, 2013.
Source: https://www.daily-sun.com/print/metropolis/2015/04/25/499880#sthash.ALk5Sjba.dpuf
