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Proper CSR practice can eliminate RMG unrest Print E-mail
Wednesday, 16 January 2008
Proper practice of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in the country's ready-made garment units could help avoid frequent labour unrest, said British High Commissioner Anwar Choudhury.


The British envoy stressed the need for immediate and permanent resolution of labour unrest in the garment sector through negotiation between owners and workers for more investment and stronger growth.

He was speaking as the chief guest at the inauguration of a seminar on 'The Business Case for Corporate Social Responsibility in Bangladesh' held in Dhaka yesterday.

The seminar was organised to mark the launching of the project 'Corporate Social Responsibility-a Guide for Companies Operating in Bangladesh and the CSR Fact Sheets' initiated by the British High Commission and the UK Trade & Investment to promote CSR practice in Bangladeshi business houses.

The High Commissioner termed the 2008 calendar year as the defining year for Bangladesh as the country has been approaching towards holding a free and fair election.

Choudhury also urged the bureaucrats to be more active for creating business friendly environment to attract more local and foreign investment. He opined for the reduction of poverty through more trade and investment, which will generate more employment in the country.

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Source from The Daily Star
 

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