All news: Bangladesh

Indigenous Peoples' Day

Building bridges for indigenous people in Bangladesh

On the occasion of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, we spoke to Sulekha Mrong, an indigenous Garo woman from the rolling hills of north-eastern Bangladesh. She explains how an ILO initiative helps indigenous people to better...

Social dialogue programme set to start operations

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.

High interest rates, low financial literacy amongst barriers to RMG remediation: IFC/ILO Study

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...

Building Entrepreneurs – Exploring the way forward

A recent forum heard about the value of giving young people entrepreneurship training

Trade unions add voice to labour inspection strategy development

Trade union representatives came together in Dhaka, 2 June 2016 to gain better understanding of labour inspection policies and strategies in Bangladesh.

ILO and IOM ink agreement to strengthen collaboration

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.

IT equipment to strengthen Department of Labour

Equipment to support the operation of the Department of Labour and Industrial Relations Institutes (IRIs) provided by ILO’s Norwegian-funded FRLR Project.

Expert meeting at the ILO, Geneva, 26-27 April 2016

Opening pathways into "unusual" employment for persons with disabilities

An expert meeting hosted by the ILO discussed opportunities for waged employment for persons with disabilities, with an emphasis on developing countries. Participants were experts and practitioners with representation from UN organizations,...

Disability and skills training

Disabled workers prove their value in Bangladesh

Disabled people can find it hard to both find employment and social acceptance in Bangladesh. Yet when they are given the chance, time after time they prove their worth in the workplace and value in society.

Bangladesh, ILO and Switzerland launch new initiative to support decent work for migrant workers

Statement by Srinivasa B Reddy on May Day 2016

Bangladesh celebrates World Day for Safety and Health at Work for first time

The Government of Bangladesh held a range of activities across the country to mark World Day for Safety and Health at Work for first time on 28 April 2016.

Our impact, their voice

Vocational training changed my life

The vocational training path has led to success for one Bangladeshi woman. Suma had been under the impression that only students weak in their studies chose vocational training. Luckily for her, a teacher with more awareness of job opportunities...

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Civil society dialogue on Bangladesh

ILO-Brussels Director Claire Courteille presented the observations and conclusions by the ILO supervisory system at a Civil society dialogue on the Bangladesh Compact.

Our impact, their voice

On the fire safety frontline: Lessons from Bangladeshi fire fighters

As Occupational Safety and Health Day approaches, on 28 April, Bangladeshi fire fighters have a message for all factory owners.

A new initiative

Promoting sustainable and inclusive growth through industrial relations in Indonesia

The InSIGHT Project aims to promote mechanisms and practical approaches that enable industries and workplaces to become drivers of sustainable and inclusive growth in the Asian region.

International Women’s Day - Increasing Women’s Access to Skills and Jobs

Better access to vocational training for young women in Bangladesh is helping them gain social and economic independence.

Fire service and Labour Inspectorate to conduct joint inspections of RMG factories

Inspectors from the Department of Inspections for Factories and Establishments (DIFE) and the Bangladesh Fire Service and Civil Defense (BFSCD) are gearing up to carry out joint inspections of RMG factories.

Disability and skills training

Mushrooms mean opportunities for disabled persons in Bangladesh

Farming mushrooms is offering a valuable income stream for disabled people in Bangladesh, helping give them more confidence and control over their future.

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Compact partners discuss further steps to improve situation of Bangladeshi textile workers

Partners of the Bangladesh Sustainability Compact met in Dhaka to take stock of the progress achieved in improving safety and labour rights in the Bangladeshi ready-made garment industry.