President of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) Faruque Hassan has emphasized the importance of government and NGOs support for ensuring workers health in garment industry for its sustainable development.
He urged them and other development partners to come forward with more support to improve the health and welfare of workers in garment sector.
Faruque gave the call while addressing a workshop titled "Strengthening nutrition services for RMG workers through Workforce Nutrition Alliance" programme at a city hotel on Tuesday.
Dr. Md. Akhteruzzaman, Additional Secretary at the Health Services Division; Prof. Dr. Mijanur Rahman, Line Director, National Nutrition Services (NNS); Dr. Mofijul Islam Bulbul, Program Manager, NNS; and G.M. Reza Sumon, Project Manager, GAIN also spoke on the occasion, said a press release.
The BGMEA president highlighted the RMG industrys commitment to ensuring the safety, health, nutrition, and overall well-being of the nations workforce while he spoke in the event.
He detailed various initiatives undertaken by garment factories for workers well-being, including numerous non-wage benefits such as healthcare centers, eye care facilities, day care centers, fair price shops, alongside initiatives for the community development including schools and hospitals.
He also outlined many efforts and initiatives led by BGMEA in this respect. These initiatives include healthcare centers, maternity rights programs, eye care services and mental health awareness campaigns, he said.
