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Brief

National Tripartite Plan of Action on Fire Safety and Structural Integrity

In response to major industrial accidents in Bangladesh’s readymade garment sector in 2012 and 2013, important decent work safety initiatives were facilitated through the National Tripartite Plan of Action on Fire Safety and Structural Integrity...

Selection of new occupations and development of learning materials

The ILO Brief - Labour Inspection Governance in Bangladesh

Labour inspection is the prime responsibility of DIFE, alongside approval of factory layout plans, licensing, inspection of working conditions, OSH, and labour welfare. This brief delineates the key functions of DIFE, the reforms currently underway...

GB.340/INS/14 (Rev.1)/decision

Decision on the complaint concerning non-observance by Bangladesh of the Labour Inspection Convention, 1947 (No. 81), the Freedom of...

Brief

Gendered impacts of COVID-19 on the garment sector

This brief, co-authored by the ILO and Better Work, aims to raise awareness of the gendered reality of COVID-19 and to outline some of the ways in which the pandemic impacts women and men workers in the garment sector in the short, medium and long...

ILO business forum highlights the importance of a resilient COVID-19 recovery for Bangladesh’s RMG sector

DHAKA-3 November 2020 (ILO News) Representatives from the world’s largest retails brands met with leading figures from the country’s ready-made garment (RMG) sector at a Bangladesh Virtual Business Forum on 28-29 October 2020.

Our impact, Their voices

Skills training turned Sujan Marma's life around

Skills 21 project is a joint initiative of the Government of Bangladesh and the International Labour Organization (ILO), funded by the European Union. The project seeks to increase productivity and employment opportunities through an environmentally...

Our impact, Their voices

Market relevant quality skills training ensures employment

Skills 21 project is a joint initiative of the Government of Bangladesh and the International Labour Organization (ILO), funded by the European Union. The project seeks to increase productivity and employment opportunities through an environmentally...

Our impact, Their voices

Skills training makes Rubaya dreaming of becoming an entrepreneur

Skills 21 project is a joint initiative of the Government of Bangladesh and the International Labour Organization (ILO), funded by the European Union. The project seeks to increase productivity and employment opportunities through an environmentally...

Human trafficking

Policy brief on anti-trafficking laws, policies and practices (Bangla)

This brief provides the ten most common misperceptions among policy makers, related facts and recommended laws, policies and practices on human trafficking drawing on the experience of the Work in Freedom programme.

GB.340/INS/14(Rev.1)

Complaint concerning non-observance by Bangladesh of the Labour Inspection Convention, 1947 (No. 81), the Freedom of Association and...

In version "Rev.1" of 02 November 2020, the draft decision has been corrected.

Policy brief

Skills development for overseas employment

The brief focuses on different issues relevant to skill development for overseas employment in the National Skills Development Policy 2011

Dialogue and recommendations on strengthening industries’ role in skills delivery

The brief focused on different issues relevant to the National Skills Development Policy from the perspective of strengthening industry’s role in skills development.

COVID-19 Response Plan for Bangladesh TVET sector

ILO's EU funded Skills 21 project supported DTE to develop a COVID-19 response plan for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)

Report

Towards resilient social dialogue in South Asia

The report is a collation of key social dialogue mechanisms in South Asia, their responses to the COVID-19 crisis and actions to build resilience compiled by ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi

Developing e-learning package/course for TVET teachers training programme (CBT&A Level-4)

Asia-Pacific garment industry suffers as COVID-19 impacts ripple through supply chain

Garment sector in Asia and the Pacific

Asia-Pacific garment industry suffers as COVID-19 impact ripples through supply chain

Collapsing consumer demand, government lockdown measures and disruptions to raw material imports have taken their toll on the Asia Pacific garment industry, says a new ILO report.

Supporting factories in Bangladesh to manage the impact of COVID-19

Our impact, Their voices

From Fahmida’s creative hands to the international fashion stage

The ILO's Skills 21 Project trained 13 and 40 candidates to become Master Trainers and Trainers, respectively. Considering the COVID-19 pandemic situation, the Project supported the implementation of entrepreneurship development training through...