61 out of 100 world renowned factories in Bangladesh

Three more garment factories in Bangladesh have received the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC), raising the total number of green factories in the country to 229.

According to the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), Bangladesh has 61 out of the top 100 highest-rated Leed-certified factories in the world.

The country has boasted the figure with 91 platinum, 124 gold-rated, 10 silver-rated and four certified factories.

The apex trade body of the country also informed that Ananta Huaxiang Limited in Narayanganj scored 63 and obtained ‘Gold’ Certification while Sepal Garments Ltd in Gazipur scored 85 and achieved ‘Platinum’ Certification level and Unitex Spinning Ltd, Unit-2 in Sitakunda of Chattogram, secured score 83, and obtained ‘Platinum’ Certification level.