Dhaka, May 4 -- Global buyers demand greener supply chains, but the financial pressure of transitioning to clean energy has raised serious concerns about its impact on workers who are the backbone of the country's ready-made garment (RMG) sector.

Factories are under growing pressure to install renewable energy systems, adopt energy-efficient practices, and meet sustainability certifications. This has given rise to fears that the new investments, while essential, may come at the cost of workers' welfare.

"If we don't even get our salaries on time before Eid, how will we survive if jobs are lost to solar panels or machines?" asked a garment worker in Gazipur, expressing the anxiety shared by many in the sector.

Though the shift to green ...