Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Tuesday suggested engagement of all stakeholders including RMG workers and labour bodies, researchers and social organizations in the process to formulate an effective code of conduct.
They said this while welcoming the initiative to frame a unified code of conduct for the readymade garment sector, jointly by Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA), said a press release.
Dr Iftekharuzzaman, executive director of TIB, said the country’s apparel sector has largely been able to overcome the image crisis created following the Rana Plaza tragedy by ensuring a safe work environment through joint ventures of local and foreign bodies.
“But still, it needs to go far to accomplish the desired progress in this sector. In this context, the joint initiative of BGMEA and BKMEA, the two apex organizations in the sector, for the formulation of a unified code of conduct is a timely step,” he added.
The TIB chief further said if an integrated code of conduct can be framed and implemented with the participation of all stakeholders, it will play a significant role in ensuring a decent work environment in this sector and simultaneously it will set an example in the world arena.
