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Creating change, one story at a time

From muddy paths to mountain views: The human face of Himchari’s tourism

Just a few months ago, the road to Himchari waterfall was little more than a rough track - muddy and lined with neglected broken stalls. But step into Himchari Bazar today, and you will find clearer all-weather roads, public toilets, information...

Social security

First beneficiaries of Bangladesh’s pilot employment injury scheme from export processing zones notified

Workers in Bangladesh's export processing zones begin to benefit from employment injury compensation, a key social security measure that guarantees income security for other workers and their families in the country's export-oriented ready-made...

South Asian trade union youth leaders unite for safer and healthier workplaces

Young trade union leaders from across South Asia have pledged a joint action on occupational safety and health (OSH) at a regional ILO-ACTRAV conference

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

Tourism

Tourism ludo: Turning boardgame into pathways for jobs and discovery

With support from the ILO’s ProGRESS project, funded by the Government of Canada, Bangladesh Tourism Board (BTB) is strengthening Bangladesh’s tourism sector by promoting destinations, supporting policy initiatives, and building the skills of those...

Blog

From Bangladesh to Bangkok: journey with ILO to labour research conference

As Bangladesh navigates alignment of its labour laws to international standards, the demand for greater public awareness and stronger advocacy has never been greater. This is where lessons can be learnt from global networks.

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...

International Labour Review Blog

Can local industrial relations improve working conditions in global supply chains?

Based on research recently published in the International Labour Review, this blog draws on data from the Better Work programme in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Haiti, Indonesia, Jordan, Nicaragua and Viet Nam to show how unions and collective bargaining...

World Youth Skills Day

No time to wait: Bangladesh must upskill its youth today

This Op-Ed by Pedro Jr Bellen, Officer-In-Charge in ILO Bangladesh was published by The Business Standard, one of the leading English newspapers in Bangladesh on 15 July 2025 to mark the World Youth Skills Day.

Our impact, Their story

Skills that transformed my life and others

Bijly Baroi turned her passion for caregiving into a profession—and then into a platform to inspire others. With support from the ILO’s ProGRESS project and Unicare Health and Technical Training Institute, she went from trainee to trainer at a...

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...

Partnership

ILO and Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics partner to strengthen labour market insights

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has signed an Implementation Agreement with the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) to conduct the Labour Demand Survey 2025 and the Wage Survey 2025. This 12-month initiative, running from July 2025 to...

Creating Change, One Story at a Time

Polio slowed my walk, not my will: Breaking limits, one phone at a time

Polio didn’t stop Arafath. Trained under the ISEC project, he turned his passion for electronics into a career, transforming his disability into a strength and a job into a mission to support his family and inspire others.

Creating Change, One Story at a Time

They call me a Rohingya refugee, but I’m also an entrepreneur

In the heart of a refugee camp, Saida’s kitchen is becoming a symbol of resilience. She’s one of 250 Rohingya women turning tradition into entrepreneurship through food processing training under the ISEC project. Each jar tells a story of survival,...

Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) Day 2025

Policymakers and business associations call for clear SME definitions, formalization and inclusive finance in Bangladesh

On 30 June 2025, government officials, entrepreneurs, economists, and development partners met to discuss a new SME policy for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). They highlighted the urgent need to clarify definition of SMEs and to establish a...

Creating Change, One Story at a Time

The school that built hope on an island

A remote school surrounded by the sea in Cox’s Bazar is now offering certified training in trades like masonry, plumbing and electrical work. This helps keep opportunities close to home, empowering young people to build careers and strengthen their...

Creating Change, One Story at a Time

From scorched fields to fair wages: National consultation sparks hope for Cox’s Bazar workers

Bangladesh’s salt farmers face scorching conditions and low pay. The ILO-ISEC project is aiming to improve the lives of salt workers by providing fair wages, safer working conditions and stronger rights.

Our impact, Their story

Weaving dreams and dignity: My path from heritage to entrepreneurship

Suranjana Singha, a social science graduate from the Manipuri ethnic community in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, turned a lifelong cultural tradition into a thriving social enterprise. After losing her job during the COVID-19 pandemic, she founded her own...

Decent work in supply chain

Khulna hosts first district-level initiative under ILO’s Advancing Decent Work in Bangladesh Project

The ILO launched the first district-level initiative under its Advancing Decent Work in Bangladesh Project in Khulna during 16-19 June, linking government enforcement efforts with priority local supply chains such as frozen food, plastics, and...