Press releases
2017
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Stopping the sparks flying boosts factory safety in Bangladesh
06 February 2017
Electrical faults are the leading cause of fires in the Bangladesh garment industry. ILO with the support of the US Department of Labor has helped build capacity of fire inspectors to spot electrical risks.
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Inspection checklist a new step in labour inspectorate reform
02 February 2017
A new inspection checklist developed by the Department of Inspections for Factories and Establishments (DIFE) with the support of ILO’s RMG programme funded by Canada, the Netherlands and United Kingdom came into force on 1 January 2017. It marks another major step in the process of creating a modern, credible and transparent labour inspectorate for Bangladesh. ILO Programme Officer Hasina Begum explains just why the check list is so important.
2016
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Bangladesh Business and Disability Network to help boost disability inclusion
19 December 2016
A new business network will support the practical needs of employers who are employing people with disabilities or are willing to make their workplaces more disability inclusive.
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ILO Director-General Guy Ryder hails working conditions progress in Bangladesh
13 December 2016
ILO Director-General Guy Ryder has praised progress made by Bangladesh to improve working conditions and grow its economy while calling for the benefits of development to be shared fairly.
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‘Skills 21’ set to drive Bangladesh skills sector development to next level
13 December 2016
A new skills development programme implemented by ILO and funded by the European Union (EU) will build on the achievements of earlier EU/ILO initiatives to modernise the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system in Bangladesh.
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Development partners signal intent to continue ready-made garment sector support in Bangladesh
12 December 2016
Representatives of the governments of Bangladesh, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom as well as the ILO signed a Memorandum of Intent to continue efforts to improve conditions in the Bangladesh ready-made garment industry.
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ILO and UNFPA to collaborate on gender issues
30 November 2016
ILO and UNFPA to combine efforts relating to workplace violence as well as sexual and reproductive health rights
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OSH training for 800,000 RMG workers
09 October 2016
800,000 ready-made garment workers across Bangladesh are set to benefit from an occupational safety and health training programme launched today in Dhaka
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Compensation arrangement agreed for victims of the Ali Enterprise factory fire in Pakistan
10 September 2016
An ILO enabled agreement has been reached on compensation for victims of the 2012 Ali Enterprises garment factory in Baldia, Karachi.
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315 inspectors receive electrical safety training to help reduce fire risk in RMG sector
03 September 2016
A training programme will build the electrical safety skills of inspectors to reduce the risk of fires in the RMG sector
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Trade union engagement with Better Work discussed
29 August 2016
Union participation in Better Work programme encouraged
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Interview with a Better Work Bangladesh factory owner
25 August 2016
Chowdhury A-A Quaseed is the Director of Ananta Group, one of the leading RMG exporters in Bangladesh and working with Better Work Bangladesh (BWB). He spoke about Ananta’s involvement with BWB, Participation Committee in the factory and other issues.
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BETTER WORK UPDATE – July 2016
25 August 2016
Better Work Bangladesh (BWB) is dedicated to improving working conditions, quality and productivity in RMG factories and to contribute to the sustainability and image of the industry. To achieve this goal, we build strong partnerships with government, employer associations, workers and their representatives and global apparel buyers.
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Social dialogue programme set to start operations
31 July 2016
A programme to promote social dialogue and enhance industrial relations in the Bangladesh ready-made garment sector is set to start operations following the signing of the project document 31 July 2016.
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High interest rates, low financial literacy amongst barriers to RMG remediation: IFC/ILO Study
20 June 2016
High interest rates and a lack of financial literacy are highlighted as major obstacles to factories in the Bangladesh Ready Made Garment (RMG) sector from obtaining remediation financing according to a report launched by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and International Labour Organization (ILO) in Dhaka today.
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Building Entrepreneurs – Exploring the way forward
16 June 2016
A recent forum heard about the value of giving young people entrepreneurship training
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Trade unions add voice to labour inspection strategy development
05 June 2016
Trade union representatives came together in Dhaka, 2 June 2016 to gain better understanding of labour inspection policies and strategies in Bangladesh.
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ILO and IOM ink agreement to strengthen collaboration
25 May 2016
The International Labour Organization (ILO) and International Organization for Migration (IOM) have agreed to strengthen their collaboration in Bangladesh around activities of common interest, in particular safe and skilled migration.
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IT equipment to strengthen Department of Labour
23 May 2016
Equipment to support the operation of the Department of Labour and Industrial Relations Institutes (IRIs) provided by ILO’s Norwegian-funded FRLR Project.
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Bangladesh, ILO and Switzerland launch new initiative to support decent work for migrant workers
03 May 2016