A day-long training program on family planning and reproductive health services was held on 9 September 2026 at the PSTC Training Center, Gazipur, as part of the ongoing initiatives under the MoU between the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and the Directorate General of Family Planning (DGFP).
The program was financially supported by UNFPA and received technical assistance from CIPRB. It brought together managers, nurses, paramedics, and other healthcare providers from 20 BGMEA-member and 5 BKMEA-member garment factories, with a focus on strengthening their capacity to facilitate access to family planning and reproductive health services for garment workers.
Representing BGMEA, Akhtar Hossain, Chairman, Standing Committee on Crisis Management, Gazipur, and Member, Inspection and Monitoring Team, Ministry of Labour and Employment, attended the program.
Dr. Jinnat Rehana, Director General (Additional Secretary), DGFP, joined virtually. Among others, A. F. M. Arafat Hossain, Additional Director (Drugs & Stores), DGFP; Hasan Amin Sumon, Deputy Director (Commodities and Supply Unit); Mohammad Zainul Abedin, Assistant Director; Azmal Hossain, Programme Analyst, Urban Health, UNFPA Bangladesh; Prof. Dr. Abdul Halim, Director, RCH, CIPRB; Dr. Anjuman Ara, Project Manager; Dr. Sobuz Kumar, Program Officer; and Abu Taher Md. Sanaullah Nuri, Deputy Director, District Family Planning Office, Gazipur, were present, along with other officials.
In his remarks, Akhtar Hossain appreciated the initiative and stressed the importance of engaging factory owners and management in Gazipur to promote awareness of DGFP programmes and services among garment workers.
Through the coordinated efforts of BGMEA, DGFP, UNFPA, and CIPRB, activities will continue to make family planning and reproductive health services more accessible, quality-oriented, and effective for garment workers.
