Save our RMG sector

Periodic violence in our ready-made garments sector is indeed alarming. It is really a bad sign for our economy as we are heavily dependent on this sector. Any wrong step from any quarters may prove costly for us. Political instability is one of the reasons for the frequent unrest in RMG sector. We must bring political stability and strong democratic culture which will ensure peace, justice and security. All the stakeholders of RMG sector must come to a middle point so that we can reach a consensus to bring peaceful atmosphere in this sector. The investors in RMG sector have many limitations. So, it will be unfair to expect that they can fulfill all the demands of the workers at once.

The government and the banking sector should also help the investors so that they can get some relief. The USA and European Union (EU) countries are the largest importers of our ready-made garments and recently they have expressed their serious disappointment over the 10th parliamentary election, boycotted by most of the political parties. Measures should be taken to restore their confidence as we need strong support from all of our development partners. The RMG sector has been growing despite the global economic recession and severe political unrest in our country but we have no room to be complacent. It is high time for us to act together.

Masud Rana

Dhanmondi, Dhaka