Dhaka, April 25 -- Bangladesh's readymade garment (RMG) exporters have formed a high-level committee to review provisions of the Bangladesh National Building Code (BNBC), particularly those affecting factory layouts.

This comes amid growing calls to align local regulations with international standards, such as the International Building Code (IBC), the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and the labour law.

Industry insiders say the committee, headed by former Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) president and Knit Asia Chairman A Matin Chowdhury and comprising senior industry leaders and technical experts, will examine inconsistencies in the code and recommend necessary clarifications or revisions.

The body is also wor...