Bangladesh’s Garment Industry: A Story of Pride in People’s Hard Work
The first thing that catches your eye when you look at Bangladesh’s garment industry is the hard work of the people. Thousands of people go to their workplaces before they wake up in the morning. One of the country’s greatest strengths is the garment industry, built amidst the sound of sewing machines, laughter and hustle and bustle.
It’s not just an industry – it’s the lives of millions of people
Today, Bangladesh is one of the world’s largest garment exporters. But behind this success lies the hard work of more than 4 million workers – most of whom are women.
This industry has changed the lives of many women. Their own income, the ability to make decisions for their families and the education of their children – everything is behind their hard work day after day. These stories cannot be explained in numbers, they can be understood through experience.
Why is ‘Made in Bangladesh’ popular around the world now?
When you go to any big brand store, the name of our country is easily seen. This is because—
Our workers are skilled, quick learners, and focused
Production costs are relatively low
Modern, clean, and eco-friendly factories are growing rapidly
All of this has led to global brands seeing Bangladesh as a reliable place to be.
Tough times—and lessons learned
The Rana Plaza disaster brought tears to everyone’s eyes. That incident was a major blow to our consciousness. However, after that, a huge initiative was launched to improve safety in factories.
Today, many factories are safer and better than before. Progress is clear, although more needs to be done—everyone knows that.
