It is expected to “ensure a sustainable solution to carry forward the significant accomplishments” made on workplace safety in the country by “uniting” industry, brands and trade unions. The council will be governed by a board of directors consisting of an equal number of representatives from industry, brands and trade unions. It will retain all health and safety inspections and remediation, safety training and complaints handling functions currently carried out by the Accord, the statement said. Low wages have helped Bangladesh build the world’s second-largest garment industry, behind China, with some 4,000 factories employing about 4 million workers. The Accord, signed by brands including H&M and Benetton, has been credited with improving factory safety in Bangladesh through inspections and funding.

Source: bd News24 January 15, 2020 15:10 UTC