Collaboration will be a key for circularity, progress: Nanak

FE Team | Published: June 12, 2024 00:09:07

Textiles and Jute Minister Jahangir Kabir Nanak on Tuesday said Bangladesh apparel industry has come a long way in terms of sustainability and collaboration will be a key for circularity and further progress, reports UNB.
"For the development of our country, we largely depend on the apparel and textile industry," he said while speaking as the chief guest at the second Bangladesh Circular Economy Summit in Dhaka.
Nanak said there have been tremendous safety improvements in the industry and the country's apparel industry is taking a lead in responsible business.
"While we are going forward, we need to ensure it is sustainable. Collaboration will be a key for circularity and progress," he said, adding, "We have only one earth. It is our responsibility to protect it also for our future generation. We have to ensure optimum use of our resources."
Fashion industry leaders, organizations, and government representatives came together for the 2nd Bangladesh Circular Economy Summit in Dhaka to exchange insights and expertise aimed at advancing circularity within the apparel and textiles sector in Bangladesh.
The Summit, organized by the Bangladesh Apparel Exchange (BAE) in collaboration with German development cooperation agency GIZ and in association with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bangladesh at a Dhaka hotel, spotlighted the importance and ways of transitioning from a linear economic model to one that prioritizes resource efficiency and waste reduction.
The discussions and engagement at the summit aimed at propelling the transition from a linear to a circular model in Bangladesh's apparel and textile industries.
The summit began with an inaugural ceremony, followed by four insightful plenary sessions, three engaging panel discussions, and an innovative breakout session.
Through these platforms, participants explored strategies to accelerate the adoption of circular practices within Bangladesh's apparel and textile industries.
Speaking at the summit, former BGMEA President Siddiqur Rahman said collaboration between brands and manufacturers is very important to promote the circular fashion. "We are your partners. I'm requesting all the brands; please increase your price a little. Otherwise, we cannot survive."