Journal of Research and Development
Open Access
ISSN: 2311-3278
ISSN: 2311-3278
Department of Design and the Built Environment, Curtin University, Perth 6102, Australia
Review Article
A Critical Juncture in the Global RMG Production Network of Bangladesh: Safety Reformations through Rapid Transfer of Technology
Author(s): Shagufta M. Trishna*, Shahed Khan and Atiq Zaman
Millions of livelihoods of the lower-income group of Bangladesh relies upon the Ready Made Garment (RMG) industry the epicentre of the global apparel production and supply chain network. The RMG sector of Bangladesh makes a significant contribution not only to the developing nation’s overall welfare, but also its reputation and global image within the RMG global supply chain. Bangladesh had been making gradual progress on several compliance issues regarding workplace conditions such as adopting regulation against prolonged working hours and child labour. But the RMG industry received its wake-up call for ensuring safety in terms of factory building’s structural integrity and fire protection through two major industrial catastrophes the Tazreen Fashion fire incident in 2012 and the Rana Plaza building collapse in 2013. These two incidents represent the worst cases of RMG in.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2311-3278.25.13.287