Advancing Circular Economy Collaboration: Dutch Delegation Visit to Keraniganj

Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) extended a warm welcome to a high-level Dutch Delegation who visited Keraniganj yesterday to observe our ongoing activities.
It was a privilege to host Jasmijn Vroland, Senior Advisor, Climate Water Food Facility (CWF) Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO); Arnoud Passenier, Special Envoy Circular Economy Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, The Netherlands; Emily Macintosh, Senior Policy Officer for Textiles, European Environmental Bureau(EEB) and Morgane Veillet Lavallรฉe, Global Value Chains Lead, Circle Economy.

 

Key Discussions

  • Exploring the workplace realities and challenges faced by workers in the local RMG sector.
  • Understanding the reuse and recycling process of RMG residual materials to support circular economy practices.
  • Engaging with local trade union leaders on workersโ€™ rights, challenges, and ongoing efforts for workersโ€™ well-being.
  • Strengthening collaboration between Bangladesh and the Netherlands for a greener and more sustainable future.