EU expresses concern over RMG workplace safety

DHAKÀ, April 24 (NsNewsWire) –European Union has cautioned of revisiting its duty-free quota for Bangladesh if poor workplace safety for workers continue in the country.

“Another tragedy or even just the continuation of today’s poor working condition could also force the EU to revisit Everything But Arms (EBA),” Cecilia Malmström, the EU’s trade commissioner said at a programme held on April 22, Wednesday.

She was speaking at a conference styled “Remembering Rana Plaza: What Next” at the European Parliament in Brussels today.

On April 24 two years ago, over 1,100 people died and double as many others injured in the worst workplace disaster of the world at Savar’s Rana Plaza collapse.