The Rana Plaza was the worst industrial accident ever to affect the garment industry in Bangladesh.
“It was also the beginning of a renewed struggle to improve workers’ rights and ensure safe factories for all,” Ambassador Haas said.
They said they will honor the memory of those workers by reimagining Bangladesh with safer working conditions, more rights for workers and increased accountability among all stakeholders – governments, brands, manufacturers, suppliers, consumers, workers and trade unions. were there to do.
Haas said that he is happy to say that due to the untiring efforts of many people, he has seen positive changes especially in the RMG export sector.
“Today, garment factories are protected because of agreements between unions, global brands and employers who work together under prior agreements and alliances,” the US envoy said.