The Bangladesh Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on Saturday accorded a special reception to Hams Garments Limited for becoming the world's top-rated green factory.
The ceremony, jointly organized by BGMEA and Hams Garments Limited, was held at the Nurul Quader Auditorium in the BGMEA Complex, Uttara. During the event, BGMEA Senior Vice President Inamul Haq Khan presented a special memento of honor to Engineer Shafiqur Rahman, Managing Director of Hams Garments Limited.
In his speech, Inamul Haq Khan revealed that Hams Garments Limited set a new world record by scoring 108 out of 110 in the USGBC LEED Platinum certification.
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"This is not just a number; it is currently the highest score achieved by any green factory in the world," said Inamul Haq Khan.
"This success has elevated the prestige of the 'Made in Bangladesh' brand to new heights and created a global benchmark for our apparel sector," he added.
While celebrating the achievement, industry leaders also discussed the practicalities of green manufacturing:
Access to Finance: BGMEA Director Faisal Samad emphasized the need to simplify the availability of the ‘Green Technology Fund’ to help more factories transition to eco-friendly operations.
Fair Pricing: Director Faruque Hassan noted that while Bangladesh continues to break its own records in LEED certification, the global market’s product pricing does not yet fully reflect the high costs and efforts of maintaining these green standards.
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Ananta Ahmed, USGBC Consultant and Managing Director of 360 TSL, highlighted the technical milestones of the project, noting that Bangladesh is no longer just following sustainability trends but is actively setting the global pace.
The achievement further solidifies Bangladesh's position as the global leader in sustainable apparel manufacturing. Key statistics mentioned at the event include:
Total LEED-certified green factories in Bangladesh: 273
Platinum-rated factories: 115
Gold-rated factories: 139
69 out of the world’s top 100 highest-rated green factories are now located in Bangladesh.
Engr. Shafiqur Rahman, Managing Director of Hams Garments, shared the success story of his factory and expressed his gratitude to the BGMEA board. He noted that such recognition would inspire other industrial owners to take bold steps toward sustainable industrialization.
The event was attended by senior BGMEA officials, including Vice President (Finance) Mizanur Rahman, Director A.B.M. Shamsuddin, and representatives from the Institution of Textile Engineers and Technologists (ITET).