FBCCI, GAIN, and CAB Unite to Fuel Bangladesh's Workforce with Nutrition


In a major step toward securing the health of the nation’s workforce, a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed among the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), and the Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB). The agreement, signed on 30 December, 2025 at the FBCCI meeting room in the capital, aims to transform food systems within the industrial and commercial sectors to ensure that workers have access to safe, nutritious, and affordable food. The MoU was formally signed by Mr. Md. Abdur Rahim Khan, Administrator of FBCCI; Mr. AHM Shafiquzzaman, President of CAB; and Dr. Rudaba Khondker, Country Director of GAIN Bangladesh. The success of this mission relies on a coordinated strategy where GAIN serves as the technical lead by providing evidence-based models, training, and nutrient gap analysis; FBCCI acts as the industry catalyst by leveraging its extensive private-sector network to integrate nutrition into corporate policy and factory operations; and CAB functions as the consumer watchdog, ensuring food safety, rigorous price monitoring, and the protection of workers' rights to quality nutrition. Furthermore, the partnership is dedicated to creating a supportive environment that ensures the production of safe and nutritious food within the food manufacturing sector.