Ummelewara Bristi, Monirul Islam Rajib, Sharmin Shoukat

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Apparel Manufacturing & Technology, Knitwear Manufacturing & Technology, BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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Abstract: The Ready-Made Garment (RMG) sector has played the most momentous role for the economic development of Bangladesh. To achieve the culmination, this labor-intensive industry needs to go through sustainable practices with the adoption of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in its garment manufacturing chain. CSR, being a fast-developing phenomenon in industrial arena, is drawing the attention of world-renowned apparel buyers working with Bangladesh. After a few tragic occurrences, for instance, Rana Plaza collapse & Tazreen Fashion fire, the reputation of the RMG sector of Bangladesh has been somewhat blemished. Presently, this scenario is being changed since a considerable number of Bangladeshi garment producers have adopted CSR practices spending a huge sum of money. This study shows the current status of sustainable development through the implementation of CSR practices in the RMG industry of Bangladesh.

Keywords: Sustainability, Sustainable Developments Goals, Ready-Made Garments, Corporate Social Responsibility

Cite this paper: Bristi, U. , Rajib, M. and Shoukat, S. (2020) Implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility in the Ready-Made Garment Industry of Bangladesh in Order to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals: A Study on Bangladeshi Garment Manufacturers. Journal of Textile Science and Technology, 6, 232-246. doi: 10.4236/jtst.2020.64019.

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