Media reports maintained this citing a press release issued in this direction, according to which, the hearing was part of a new fact-finding investigation conducted by the USITC to assess the export competitiveness of apparel industries in Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, and Pakistan.
The virtual conference, held in the commerce ministry’s conference room, saw the presence of BGMEA vice-president Miran Ali, director Asif Ashraf, and Abdullah Hil Rakib, alongside chair of the BGMEA Standing Committee on Labour and ILO Affairs ANM Saifuddin.
Led by USITC chairman David S Johanson, the public hearing included discussions on various aspects of the RMG sector.
Faruque Hassan presented an overview highlighting the sector’s advancements in workplace safety, environmental sustainability, workers’ rights, and recent labour law reforms.
He also shed light on the current apparel trade with the USA, emphasising Bangladesh’s resilience amid global challenges and its strong performance in the US market.
Representing the government of Bangladesh, Commerce Ministry senior secretary Tapan Kanti Ghosh highlighted governmental efforts to bolster workers’ rights, particularly through labour law amendments.
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