All publications: Bangladesh

Equal pay day

The gender pay gap in Bangladesh: Trends, causes and policy options

Understanding gender pay inequalities in Bangladesh: New study points to the need for coordinated policy action to promote equal remuneration and a more inclusive labour market.

Resources

Resources on International Labour Standards

Discover essential books and online courses on International Labour Standards (ILS). Explore key ILO fundamental conventions, freedom of association, occupational safety, responsible business guides, ITCILO training resources and more. 

Infographics

ISEC Project Progress Factsheet & Infographics

This monthly factsheet presents key progress and achievements of the ILO’s ISEC (Improving Skills and Economic Opportunities for the Women and Youth in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh) project in Cox’s Bazar. It highlights ongoing activities, beneficiary...

Publication

Employment, skills and economic inclusion in Cox’s Bazar: An analysis of labour market dynamics and trends

ILO project office in Cox's Bazar's latest analysis, Employment, skills and economic inclusion in Cox’s Bazar: An analysis of labour market dynamics and trends, prepared using the socio-economic and demographic survey 2023 (SEDS-2023) to provide the...

Technical Brief

Technical Brief: National Employment Injury Scheme in Bangladesh

The Government of Bangladesh has committed to making the EIS a national scheme by July 2027. This marks a shift from the existing employer-liability system, found in Chapter XII of the Bangladesh Labour Act (BLA), to a nationally administered,...

ILO Working Paper 162

Reviving and Reconnecting Economic Growth and Employment in Bangladesh

Bangladesh is currently navigating a complex economic transition marked by high inflation, declining foreign exchange reserves, vulnerabilities in the financial sector and the impending graduation from Least Developed Country status in 2026. The...

Infographic

ILO Convention No. 190 Bangla explainer

Adopted in June 2019 ILO Convention No. 190 (C190) is the first international treaty to recognize the right of everyone to a world of work free from violence and harassment, including gender-based violence and harassment. This infographic includes...

Booklet

Eliminating violence and harassment in the world of work

Planning document

Destination development plan for Cox's Bazar

Destination Development Plan for Cox’s Bazar (2025–2027) is a strategic roadmap to promote sustainable, inclusive tourism across eight key destinations in Cox’s Bazar. Developed by ILO with government and community partners, the plan focuses on...

Social Protection

The future of social insurance in Viet Nam: Policy options and recommendations

Viet Nam is making bold progress toward universal social insurance, backed by strong policy reforms and expanding coverage. This report highlights strategic ILO recommendations to support the next phase of legal and structural transformation.

ADBI-OECD-ILO joint publication

Labor Migration in Asia: Fair recruitment, training, and development

This publication captures new and emerging trends in labour migration in Asia, with a focus on recruitment, training and development.

Guidelines on costing and financing: Recognition of prior learning

ILO Brief

Assessment of gender equality and social inclusion gaps in the skills and TVET system of Bangladesh

This brief highlights the main point from the report on the need for significant improvements in gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) within Bangladesh's Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system through a coordinated...

Gender equality

Assessment of gender equality and social inclusion gaps in the skills and TVET sector of Bangladesh

This report highlights the need for significant improvements in gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) within Bangladesh's Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system through a coordinated approach. involving various...

Infographics

ISEC Project Fact Sheet, April 2025

This monthly fact sheet presents key progress and achievements of the ILO’s ISEC (Improving Skills and Economic Opportunities for the Women and Youth in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh) project in Cox’s Bazar. It highlights ongoing activities, beneficiary...

Infographics

ISEC Project Fact Sheet, March 2025

This monthly fact sheet presents key progress and achievements of the ILO’s ISEC (Improving Skills and Economic Opportunities for the Women and Youth in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh) project in Cox’s Bazar. It highlights ongoing activities, beneficiary...

Research Report

Innovative approaches to formalization in Asia and the Pacific: Background report to ILO Asia and the Pacific Tripartite Regional Knowledge...

This report showcases a wide range of innovations that are taking place across Asia and the Pacific to tackle informality, ranging from state-of-the-art use of technology to facilitate formalization, to community-based approaches to protect workers...

Brochure

The ILO in Bangladesh

An overview of the ILO's work and impacts in Bangladesh.

GB.353/INS/9(Rev.1)

Report by the Government of Bangladesh on progress made in the implementation of the road map to address all outstanding issues mentioned...

"In version "Rev.1" of 10 March, the draft decision in paragraph 11 has been inserted

WSSD2 Brief

Advancing decent work for all: The role of wage policies, including living wages

The policy brief discusses the role of wage policies, including living wages, in advancing decent work and social justice. It highlights wage trends, persistent inequalities, the importance of minimum wage systems, and the need for evidence-based...