DSE and BGMEA signed MOU to list LEED certified RMG

Industry: RMG, RMG & Textile, Stock Market
Company: Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE)
Company Intelligence Tag: Business Insights

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) have signed an MoU to promote LEED-certified green ready-made garment (RMG) companies for listing in the capital market. DSE will assist BGMEA members in raising funds through IPOs or issuing bonds.

Currently, Bangladesh’s RMG industry boasts 200 LEED-certified green factories. There are 58 textile firms, including export-oriented ones, listed on the stock market. The collaboration aims to facilitate financing and support sustainability initiatives in the RMG sector, enhancing its presence in the capital market. DSE and the BGMEA will jointly conduct training programs, seminars, and awareness initiatives related to corporate governance, capital restructuring, and fundraising. The parties will exchange information and work together to promote environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) and sustainable financing for RMG firms.

 

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