Transformative Tales: The SREUP Experience – Closing Event

Bangladesh Bank hosted the closing ceremony of “Program to Support Safety Retrofits and Environmental Upgrades in the Bangladeshi RMG Sector” (SREUP) on 6th November 2024. The event celebrated SREUP’s remarkable achievements in promoting sustainable practices and improving safety standards within Bangladesh’s RMG industry. The Chief Guest of the event, Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur, Governor of Bangladesh Bank, delivered a keynote emphasizing the transformative legacy of development of SREUP and its alignment with Bangladesh’s vision for more sustainable RMG sector in Bangladesh. Ms. Nazma Mobarek, Secretary of the Financial Institutions Division, Ministry of Finance highlighted the importance of such initiatives in supporting sustainable industry growth. H.E. Mr. Michael Miller, Ambassador and Head of Delegation, EU Delegation in Bangladesh and H.E. Mr. Achim Tröster, German Ambassador to Bangladesh- offered their insights on the success of SREUP and expressed their commitments to partner Bangladesh in future endeavors. Mr. Moni Shankar Kundu, Director (SREUP) and Project Director of the SREUP, Bangladesh Bank, extended gratitude to all key stakeholders, including the funding partner AFD, the EU, and KfW for their support. Bangladesh Bank reaffirms its commitment to a sustainable, resilient RMG sector, pivotal for the country’s economic growth and international standing.