On Sunday (24 November, 2024), a key meeting was held at The Westin in Dhaka between the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of International Labor Affairs and the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA).
The delegation included Kelly M. Fay Rodríguez, Special Representative for International Labor Affairs; Thea Lee, Deputy Undersecretary for International Affairs, and Anne M. Zollner, Chief of the Office of Trade and Labor Affairs.
The meeting was also attended by Christy Hoffman, General Secretary of UNI Global Union; Scott Nova, Executive Director of the Worker Rights Consortium, and senior representatives from major global fashion brands including GAP Inc, PVH Corp, and VF Corporation.
The BGMEA side was headed by Administrator Anwar Hossain, along with members of BGMEA’s Support Committee and BGMEA leaders.
The discussions focused on key issues related to the ready-made garment (RMG) sector, with a special emphasis on workers’ rights, workplace safety, labor law reforms, and market access.
The meeting underscored the importance of continued collaboration between Bangladesh, the U.S. government, and industry stakeholders to build a more sustainable, fair, and resilient RMG sector.
