Constraints and Opportunities of Green Garment Factories in Bangladesh: An Overview

Bangladesh, a rapidly developing country, has made significant strides in export-driven industrialisation. The garment sector accounts for approximately 83% of the country's foreign exchange earnings. Bangladesh ranks as the second-largest global trader of ready-made garments (RMG) and has the highest number of green RMG industries worldwide. Green manufacturing enterprises are key drivers of ecological industrial progress globally. This research aims to identify the challenges facing green garments that hinder the advancement of the RMG sector in the country, as well as to explore potential opportunities. The researchers utilised secondary data and analysed relevant articles, books, newspapers, dissertations, and other available resources. The data has been documented and examined through qualitative content analysis. Bangladesh has already achieved the highest quantity of LEED-certified green garments in the world, but several drawbacks are associated with this success.