Ensuring good health and workers welfare is essential for the growth, reputation and long-term sustainability of the apparel industry. Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) President Faruque Hassan said this in a dialogue titled ‘Fostering the Health and Wellness of our Workforce’ at Hotel Westin in Dhaka on September 20.
Figure: Ayat Education in collaboration with John C. Martin (JCM), in partnership with Integral Global Health and BGMEA organized a dialogue titled ‘Fostering the Health and Wellness of our Workforce’.
Ayat Education in collaboration with John C. Martin (JCM), in partnership with Integral Global Health and BGMEA, organized this dialogue.
Charles Whiteley, Ambassador of the European Union Delegation to Bangladesh; Tuomo Poutiainen, ILO Bangladesh Country Director; Sadhana Bhagwat, WHO Bangladesh medical officer; Ziaur Rahman, H&M Group Country Manager for Bangladesh, Nilanjana Khan, Primark Country Project Manager, Misha Mahzabeen, VisionSpring Country Director were present among distinguished guests.
BGMEA President Faruque Hassan in his speech highlighted the industry’s commitment to ensure the safety, health, nutrition and welfare of the country’s workforce.
He elaborated on the industry’s commitment to the welfare of workers by mentioning the various benefits provided to workers in factories apart from wages.
Faruque Hassan mentioned various initiatives taken by BGMEA for the health and welfare of garment workers. Initiatives range from healthcare centers and maternity rights programs to eye health services and mental health awareness programs.
He further said that in achieving the strategic target of reaching $100 billion in apparel exports by 2030, BGMEA emphasizes the welfare of workers and sincerely seeks the cooperation of all stakeholders in this journey.
Charles Whiteley, Ambassador of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Bangladesh, said establishing day-care centers is important and has been proven to increase productivity in Europe.
