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DHAKA, Jan 13, 2026 (BSS) - The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and 
Exporters Association (BGMEA) has achieved another milestone in advancing 
transparency, accountability and responsible growth in the country's 
readymade garment (RMG) sector by officially publishing its second 
Sustainability Report 2023 in line with global standards.

Following the first sustainability report released in 2020, the second 
edition stands as a strong documentary evidence of Bangladesh's apparel 
sector's progress towards sustainable development.

The report was formally unveiled yesterday at the BGMEA Complex in Uttara by 
BGMEA Acting President Selim Rahman. 

BGMEA Senior Vice President Inamul Haq Khan, Vice President Md Rezwan Selim, 
Vice President (Finance) Mizanur Rahman, Vice President Md Shehab Udduza 
Chowdhury, Directors Shah Rayeed Chowdhury, Mohammad Abdus Salam, Sheikh 
Hossain Muhammad Mustafiz, Mohammad Sohel, and Chairman of BGMEA Standing 
Committee on Sustainable Energy Saifur Rahman (Shapu) were present, among 
others, at the event.

Like the first edition, the second sustainability report has been prepared in 
accordance with the globally recognised Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) 
Framework, reflecting the real position and ongoing transformation of 
Bangladesh's garment industry in the global market, said a press release here 
today.

Speaking at the launch ceremony, Acting President Selim Rahman said the 
journey of transparency initiated through the first report in 2020 has been 
further strengthened by the second edition.

"The apparel industry of Bangladesh is not limited to garment manufacturing 
alone; it is, rather, a key driver of significant social and economic 
transformation. This report is a documentary testament to our long-term goals 
and sustainable business practices, reflecting our firm commitment to 
building a resilient and responsible industry in the future," he added.

Senior Vice President Inamul Haq Khan said that the BGMEA initiative would 
help showcase the industry's actual achievements on the global stage. He also 
expressed gratitude to the member factories that extended cooperation by 
providing necessary data.

It was mentioned that the German development agency GIZ provided financial 
support for the publication, while Sassnex Limited contributed technical 
expertise to ensure quality. The report has been published by BGMEA's 
Responsible Business Hub (RBH).

The BGMEA believes that through such continuous sustainability reporting, 
prevailing negative perceptions about the garment industry will be dispelled, 
enabling Bangladesh to further strengthen its position in the global market 
as a more reliable, transparent and resilient sourcing destination.