In a move towards bolstering environmental sustainability in Bangladesh's garment sector, a high-level delegation from JTOP Co. Ltd (JTOP) and Mitsubishi UFJ Research and Consulting Co. Ltd. (MURC) convened with Faruque Hassan, President of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on Wednesday (March 12).

Led by Jiichi Nakaki from JTOP and Shoji Kita along with Yasuko Hashimoto representing MURC, the delegation engaged in constructive dialogue aimed at fostering collaboration to enhance the environmental footprint of the garment and textile industry in Bangladesh, reads a press release. 

The focal point of the meeting revolved around exploring avenues for partnership to address environmental concerns, particularly in wastewater management and recycling. JTOP's cutting-edge technologies for wastewater treatment were discussed extensively, with emphasis on their potential to reduce environmental pollution from textile and dyeing factories through cost-effective and recyclable solutions.

Discussions delved into pertinent issues including wastewater regulations, the prevailing conditions within the textile industry, installation of wastewater treatment facilities in factories, the imperative for water recycling, and concerns regarding land subsidence.

Faruque Hassan underscored Bangladesh's commitment to advancing environmental sustainability within the Ready-Made Garment (RMG) sector.

He briefed the visiting delegation on the RMG industry's ongoing efforts to promote sustainability, including circularity and compliance with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards across the manufacturing process.

He expressed BGMEA's openness to any initiatives and partnerships aimed at fostering a greener and more sustainable garment industry in Bangladesh.