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Shipowners can now take a simple, powerful step to help protect ship recycling workers
The Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) and the ILO have launched a pilot Employment Injury Scheme (EIS) giving shipowners a straightforward and effective way support safer, more responsible ship recycling in Bangladesh, the world’s...
Our impact, Their voices
Returning migrant worker Abdul Mannan started a new life in Bangladesh
ILO’s EU funded Skills 21 project, supports partner TVET institutes in delivering job-focused skills training through a modernized TVET system. Through this initiative, around 3,000 returning migrant workers - like Abdul Mannan - have been...
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...
Skills development
Industry-paid attachment programme supports job-ready skills for diploma graduates
ILO supported re-modelled industrial attachment pilot is helping bridge skills gaps for diploma graduates in Bangladesh by strengthening collaboration between industries and polytechnic institutions. The initiative has improved students’ workplace...
Skills development
ILO-supported taskforce strengthens gender equality in Bangladesh’s skills sector
The Government of Bangladesh has endorsed the Gender and Skills Taskforce Action Plan 2025–2027, reinforcing its commitment to gender-responsive skills systems and women’s economic empowerment.
Bangladesh
ISEC Project Documentary | Resilience, Skills & Climate-Smart Futures
The Improving Skills and Economic Opportunities for Women and Youth in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh (ISEC) project has transformed lives over the past two years. Through skills training, enterprise development, and climate-smart practices, ILO’s...
Creating Change, One Story at a Time
Jisan’s path to independence: Learning, earning, and leading
With entrepreneurship training under the ILO ISEC Project, Jannatul Neha Jisan turned her home-based sales into a thriving boutique in Cox’s Bazar. Today, she earns a steady income, trains local girls in fabric design, and pursues higher education,...
Creating Change, One Story at a Time
From Fuchka to Fashion: Humaira’s Journey with SIYB
Humaira turned a small fuchka venture into two growing businesses with support from SIYB training under the ILO ISEC Project. Equipped with new skills to plan and manage, she is now a confident entrepreneur and a role model for young women in Cox’s...
Labour migration
From registration to return: Strengthening overseas employment governance in Bangladesh with ILO support
Infographic
ILO Conventions nos. 155 and 187 explained
The Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 1981 (No. 155) and the Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 2006 (No. 187) have been recognized as fundamental Conventions, requiring all ILO members to respect,...
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A new era for decent work: Bangladesh aligns with international standards on occupational safety and workplace dignity
To commemorate Bangladesh’s historic step to ratify the three pivotal ILO Conventions: No. 155 (Occupational Safety and Health), No. 187 (Promotional Framework for OSH), and No. 190 (Violence and Harassment), the Ministry of Labour and Employment...
Disability inclusion
Sunil Das: Rising above challenges with determination and inclusive support
Sunil is one of 39 persons with disabilities economically empowered through the ILO ProGRESS Project, supported by Global Affairs Canada. His journey is more than a personal achievement; it stands as a powerful reminder that inclusive workplaces...
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...
Infographic
ILO Conventions nos. 155 and 187 explainer in Bangla
This infographic explains the key messages of ILO Conventions nos. 155 and 187 in Bangla.
Booklet
Eliminating violence and harassment in the world of work
Gender-based violence
TVET students lead gender-based violence prevention efforts across the Chattogram Hill Tracts
News
Tripartite conversations in Bangladesh pave a practical path to lay the groundwork for responsible business conduct for decent work
Bangladesh is taking steady steps toward building stronger and more coherent responsible business conduct (RBC) frameworks. During the tripartite consultation held on 8 April 2025, participants aligned around several practical next steps to...
ILO Conventions ratification
Bangladesh becomes first Asian country to ratify all 11 ILO fundamental instruments and first in South Asia to ratify ILO Convention No. 190
The International Labour Organization (ILO) today commended the Government of Bangladesh for the landmark ratification of three key ILO Conventions, including two fundamental ILO Conventions on occupational safety and health, reflecting the...
International Labour Standards
Landmark ratifications in Bangladesh towards a future of work with safe and healthy environments, free from violence and harassment
Bangladesh is the first country in Asia to ratify all fundamental ILO instruments, and the first in South Asia to ratify Convention No. 190.
New ILO programme set to advance social protection for migrant workers across the South Asia–Gulf corridor
The official launch of the STREAM Programme at the Second World Summit for Social Development marks a new stage in strengthening social protection for migrant workers and their families across the South Asia–Gulf corridor.
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