BGMEA University Of Fashion & Technology
Course code: HUM2201
Course Tittle: Bangladesh Studies
Presentation On: Sustainable development in RMG Sector
Submitted To: Submitted By:
Rokshana Shirin Proshun Chowdhury Emon
Assistant Professor ID: 181-094-101
Department of Social Science Batch: 181(AMT-3)
WHAT IS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT?
Sustainability is development that satisfies the needs of the present without
compromising the capacity of future generations, guaranteeing the balance
between economic growth, care for the environment and social well-being.
HOW TO ACHIEVE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT?
Many of the challenges facing humankind, such as climate change, water scarcity,
inequality and hunger, can only be resolved at a global level and by promoting
sustainable development: a commitment to social progress, environmental
balance and economic growth.
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WHAT ARE THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS?
The Sustainable Development Goals, also known as the Global Goals, are a
call from the United Nations to all countries around the world to address
the great challenges that humanity faces and to ensure that all people
have the same opportunities to live a better life without compromising
our planet.
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Sustainability In RMG
History Of RMG in Bangladesh:
The apparel industry of Bangladesh started its journey in the 1980s and has come to the
position it is in today. The late Nurool Quader Khan was the pioneer of the readymade
garment industry in Bangladesh. He had a vision of how to transform the country. In
1978, he sent 130 trainees to South Korea where they learned how to produce
readymade [Link] those trainees, he set up the first factory – Desh Garments –
to produce garments for export. At the same time.
The industry that has been making crucial contribution to rebuilding the country and its
economy is none other than the readymade garment (RMG) industry which is now the
single biggest export earner for Bangladesh. The sector accounts for 81% of total export
earnings of the country.
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Problems surrounding readymade garments sector:
Raw materials
Unskilled workers
Improper working environment
Lack of managerial knowledge
The gendered division of labor
Wages
Insufficient for loan
Unit labor cost
Working hours
Poor accommodation facilities
Safety Problems
Political crisis
Price competitiveness
Lead time
How to make RMG Sustainable
By Increasing Productivity through Research and Training
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
Power and Energy
Safety and welfare of workers
Political Stability
Market Diversification and Market Access
Tax Benefit
Buyers Contribution
Need for trade diplomacy
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13 factories leading the green revolution at Bangladesh’s RMG
On the note of sustainability, Bangladesh’s factories have come a long way from the
shoddy state it was five years ago during the deadly Rana Plaza collapse. Now, it
boasts of having among the most exemplary line of compliant factories around the
globe.
1. Genesis Washing Ltd 8. Remi Holdings Ltd
2. AR Jeans Producer Limited 9. SQ Birichina Limited
3. Tarasima Apparels Ltd 10. SQ ColBlanc Limited
4. Kaniz Fashions Limited 11. SQ Celsius Ltd
5. Echotex Limited 12. Envoy Textiles Ltd
6. Columbia Washing Plant Ltd 13. Vintage Denim Studio Ltd
7. Genesis Fashions Limited
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Development of RMG
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Figure 1: Incidents that affected RMG sector Figure 2: Challenges are even going bigger with recent
image badly. developments.
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