An Analysis of Safety and Security Management in the Ready-Made Garment (RMG) Sectors in Bangladesh

The ready-made garments (RMG) sector significantly contributes to Bangladesh’s developed foreign currency reserve. However, ensuring the safety and security of the large number of RMG workers in this sector remains a critical concern. Currently, there are numerous obstacles standing in the way of enhancing safety and security management in Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) industry. To enhance safety and security management, it is necessary to examine workers’ beliefs and habits, the level of management’s involvement, and any gaps in the regulatory framework to establish a solid foundation in the workplace. Numerous examples demonstrate how the lack of an appropriate safety and security management system contributes to accidents, resulting in a significant number of worker fatalities. The safety and security conditions of the ready-made garment (RMG) industries in Bangladesh have been the subject of global concern as a result of these incidents. This article focused on the role of regulatory reform in fostering a safe management work environment, examining the perspectives of workers, employers, and government regulatory bodies. The main objectives of this study are to conduct an analysis of the safety and security management of the ready-made garment (RMG) sectors in Bangladesh, with a particular emphasis on management engagement and government authorization. The study employed qualitative methods to gather primary and secondary data, and then analysed this data to derive recommendations for enhancing safety and security management in Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) sector. Through the implementation of workers’ self-efficacy and the improvement of collaboration between workers, employers, and the government in the RMG sectors of Bangladesh, the findings of the study have the potential to contribute to managerial change that is both successful and efficient.