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APESO 2024
Asia-Pacific labour markets show recovery amidst looming demographic challenges
The Asia Pacific Employment and Social Outlook 2024, reveals persistent employment issues and calls for inclusive policies to avert ageing crisis.
Migrant workers
ILO, Bangladesh and Switzerland launch project for sustainable reintegration of migrant workers
The Governments of Bangladesh and Switzerland, together with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) extend their long-standing partnership with a new project on sustainable reintegration for returnee migrant workers.
Social security
Bangladesh garment sector injury scheme to include commuting accidents
Effective 1 July 2024, the employment injury scheme being piloted in the readymade garment sector was expanded to cover accidents that may occur while workers commute to and from work.
Care economy
Government and development partners unite to advance care economy in Bangladesh
ILO and UN Women organized a dialogue titled "Transforming the Care Economy in Bangladesh" with the participation of government officials and development partners held on 7 May 2024, under the leadership of the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs...
LDC graduation
International labour standards a vital toolbox for Bangladesh’s sustainable development prospects
Bangladesh’s government and employers should recognize international labour standards as a strategic toolbox readily at their disposal for use to steer the country to attain its envisioned sustainable economic growth.
Global Skills Forum 2024
Bangladesh showcases achievements in skills development at Global Skills Forum
Recognizing the crucial role of skilled labour in driving higher-value production and economic advancement, the Government of Bangladesh has since 2007 multiplied its investment in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and skills...
Social Justice
Labour Day heightens urgency for renewed commitment to social justice
Celebration of Labour Day has a sense of urgency for renewed commitment to social justice, as we navigate through the complexities of our time, including climate change and the rapid evolution of the workplace due to technological advancements.
Occupational safety and health
Recommendations for health and safety amidst heatwaves
Climate change is heavily impacting workers in many ways including illnesses, injuries and fatalities. From heat waves and exposure to UV radiation, there is need for multifaceted approaches to occupational safety and health. Here are some effective...
Statement
Reflections on Bangladesh's progress on safety and health at work
The World Day for Safety and Health at Work is an opportunity to reflect on the progress made since Bangladesh began commemoration of the day in 2016.
Ensuring safety and health at work in a changing climate
Climate change is a real threat to worker safety across the Asia-Pacific region. To mark World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2024, ILO Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific Chihoko Asada-Miyakawa explains what...
National dialogue promotes quality employment and decent work
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Labour and Employment, and the International Labour Organization convene national dialogue to engage stakeholders on key issues, with a call for actionable outcomes for quality employment and decent...
Statement
Bailey Road fire exposed urgent need for strengthened workplace safety measures
The tragic Dhaka Bailey Road fire, originating from the restaurant in the Green Cozy Cottage Shopping Mall, underscores the devastating consequences of lax oversight and inadequate safety measures in commercial buildings.
Unlocking potential: Gender-Responsive Budgeting in TVET and skills development - Investing in women's economic empowerment
The ILO’s ProGRESS Project, funded by the Government of Canada, organised a dynamic discussion on ‘Gender Responsive Budgeting (GRB) for the skills and TVET sectors’ on 11 March 2024.
Trade Unions
ILO, GIZ partner to strengthen effectiveness and inclusivity of trade unions in Bangladesh
The project is aimed at deepening and strengthening the effectiveness of workers’ organisations, as well as increasing the participation of women and youth in trade unions.
Statement
World Day of Social Justice reminds us of the importance of decent work
Momentum is growing on the need to prioritize social justice, recognizing it as both a moral obligation and a critical component in the pursuit of enduring peace and sustainable development.
Disability Inclusion
Forty persons with disabilities receive job offers at groundbreaking national job fair
The Bangladesh Business and Disability Network (BBDN) organized their largest post-COVID National Job Fair for Persons with Disabilities on 19 February resulting in 40 participants receiving jobs offers pending successful background checks.
Bangladesh Tripartite Decent Work Country Programme Steering Committee begins 2024 reflecting on progress
Labour reforms, green jobs for a just transition and private sector driven skills development to be prioritized in 2024
Statement
Employment injury insurance in Bangladesh: bridging social security in cases of tragedy
Employment injury schemes can be a bridging solution for social security in cases of tragedies such as the Rana Plaza building collapse and the Tazreen fire.
Occupational safety and health
Bangladesh’s progress in occupational health and safety could be leveraged to address workplace violence and harassment
Occupational Safety and Health frameworks are proving to be effective means of preventing and addressing violence and harassment in the world of work, a new ILO report says.
Advancing TVET leadership through Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBT&A) Level-6 training for managers and implementors
Skills 21 Project, funded by the European Union and implemented by the International Labour Organization (ILO) has been supporting the Ministry of Education - a systematic professional development pathway for TVET teachers and managers.
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