A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW ON STATUS AND READINESS OF BANGLADESHI READY MADE GARMENTS INDUSTRY IN ADOPTING GREEN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TO MITIGATE SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGES

Authors

  • Shah Ridwan Chowdhury Department of Management, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Nehad Laila Sanju (Corresponding Author) Department of Management Information Systems, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Keywords:

Green Human Resource Management (GHRM), Ready Made Garments (RMG), Review agenda, Environmental management, Sustainability

Abstract

The review explores Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) within the Ready Made Garments (RMG) Industry of Bangladesh, highlighting its significance in relation to human resource management, sustainability, corporate social responsibility, green management, and environmental stewardship. The focus is on export-oriented RMG enterprises of varying sizes—small, medium, and large—across different geopolitical regions of Bangladesh. Utilizing a qualitative analysis approach, the study reviews existing literature to derive its findings. Insights gathered from management personnel at various RMG companies contribute to produce results aimed at improving GHRM practices, such as green recruitment, training, performance management, compensation, and employee engagement. The analysis reveals seven primary review agendas concerning Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) from the perspective of the Bangladeshi RMG industry.

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Published

2025-03-15

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025)

Section

Research Article

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61784/jtfe3033

How to Cite

Shah Ridwan Chowdhury, Nehad Laila Sanju. A Comprehensive Review On Status And Readiness Of Bangladeshi Ready Made Garments Industry In Adopting Green Human Resource Management To Mitigate Sustainability Challenges. Journal of Trends in Financial and Economics. 2025, 2(1): 61-73. DOI: https://doi.org/10.61784/jtfe3033 .