BD hits milestone of 200 green RMG factories

Business Report :
Bangladesh’s garment industry has touched a new milestone after two more factories received the certification from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) for their green initiatives, raising the total to 200.

Lida Textile & Dyeing Limited, situated in Kaliakoir of Gazipur, and Liz Fashion Industry Limited, also located in the same industrial belt, received the platinum-rated LEED certification from USGBC, said Faruque Hassan, president of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA).

In a WhatsApp message, Hassan said: “The BGMEA proudly announces a significant achievement in its journey towards sustainable industrialisation, as the nation celebrates the certification of the 200th LEED green factory by the USGBC.”

“This remarkable milestone underscores Bangladesh’s steadfast commitment to environmental stewardship, economic growth, and global competitiveness.”

Of the 200 factories, 73 are platinum-rated, 113 are gold-rated, 10 are silver-rated, and four are certified factories.