Ethical Trading Initiative Bangladesh and Varner launched a Social Dialogue Programme for ready-made garment factory during a meeting on 3 March 2026, in Dhaka.
The programme will support participation committee activities, worker knowledge of rights and responsibilities, and dialogue between workers and management. Representatives from the brand, factory management and Ethical Trading Initiative Bangladesh attended the meeting.
During the meeting, participants outlined the programme scope and implementation process. Activities will include training for worker and management representatives, support to participation committee functions, and meetings with stakeholders. The programme will also include baseline and completion reporting.
Participants confirmed their roles in programme implementation
The programme will support dialogue between workers and management in the factory.



