BGMEA, BKMEA form committee to work on RMG sector

Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) Sunday jointly formed a committee for working on a unified code of conduct for readymade garment industry. The leaders of BGMEA and BKMEA held a meeting and discussed on the issue of unified code of conduct and formed the committee at BGMEA's PR office in Gulshan here today, said a press release.

BGMEA President Faruque Hassan presided over the meeting, which was also attended by BGMEA Vice President Shahidullah Azim, Vice President Miran Ali, Director Asif Ashraf, BKMEA Executive President Mohammad Hatem ,Vice President Fazlee Shamim Ehsan, Vice president Akhter Hossain Apurba and Director Imran Kader Turjo.

The 11-member committee headed by BGMEA Vice President Miran Ali will carry out thorough assessment of feasibility of a common code of conduct for social audits including national laws, rules, and policies and international conventions along with buyers code of conduct and third-party audit protocols. The committee will take cognizance of the local context while adhering to local and international principles with utmost consideration, according to a statement from the BGMEA. The committee will also engage with international stakeholders including brands, trade associations, academia and social partners to formulate a feasible path to end the audit fatigue.