Dhaka: Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on Tuesday sought the cooperation of all so that the readymade garment industry is not affected because of the misuse of trade unionism (TU).

Parliament on Monday passed the much-talked-about ‘Bangladesh Labour (Amendment) Bill, 2013’ aiming to protect the interests and rights of the workers and ensuring their workplace safety.

The apex trade body of the apparel sector welcomed the government initiative and said, “It’s a timely decision of the present government. A good number of provisions have been inserted in the amended law to protect the workers’ rights. It eased the process for the workers to do trade union.”

The BGMEA hoped that the workers would avail themselves of opportunities related to heath, education and safety, and will help the sector progress further.

Ends/AMA/16/07/13