Bangladesh’s ready-made garment industry has strengthened its position as a global leader in sustainable manufacturing, with three new factories receiving LEED certification from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). With this addition, the country now hosts 261 LEED-certified green garment factories — the highest in the world. Among them, 109 hold the prestigious Platinum rating, 133 are Gold, and 15 are Silver.
The newly certified factories — Faisal Spinning Mills Limited Unit 1, Unit 2, and Unit 3 — are located in Madhabpur, Habiganj. Each facility was assessed under the LEED BD+C: New Construction v4 system, earning 58 points and securing Silver-level certification. Industry leaders hailed the achievement as another step in branding Bangladesh as a hub for eco-friendly apparel production. They noted that global buyers are increasingly prioritizing sustainable sourcing, and Bangladesh’s progress in green industrialization gives it a competitive edge in the international market.
According to BGMEA, the push towards green factories not only strengthens export competitiveness but also helps reduce environmental impact through energy efficiency, water conservation, and reduced carbon emissions. Bangladesh’s rapid adoption of green factory practices has already positioned it as a model for other manufacturing nations, with stakeholders expecting the number of LEED-certified factories to cross 300 in the near future.
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