DOUBTS EMERGE OVER PLANS TO LAUNCH NATIONAL VERSION OF BANGLADESH’S ACCORD AND ALLIANCE SYSTEMS
August 1st, 2017
BANGLADESH’S apparel makers are pressing ahead with establishing a separate factory inspection and remediation body, which would operate after the 2018 expiry of existing international health and safety initiatives. However, experts have warned that there could be political motivation behind the proposal, questioning its rationale and potential effectiveness.
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers & Exporters Association (BGMEA), the industry lobbyist group, has proposed the launch of a ‘Shomman’ system, (which means ‘honour’ in Bengali), which would ...
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