All resources: Bangladesh

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...

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

High level dialogue

Bangladesh strengthens commitment to align labour law with international labour standards

Professor Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of the interim Government of Bangladesh, reaffirmed Bangladesh’s commitment to align its labour law with international labour standards (ILS) in a recent high-level meeting with the International Labour...

Women empowerment

Cutting through the garment industry glass ceiling

ILO brief

Promoting gender equality through responsible business conduct: the role of business

This brief aims to highlight how responsible business conduct can promote gender equality in the world of work.

News

Bangladesh: Job creation and economic diversification remains top priority for government, employers and workers in 2025

Labour judiciary

ILO fosters South-South collaboration to advance digital case management for labour disputes

Nearly 40 representatives of the labour disputes management bodies from 15 countries across South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Southern Africa gathered in Bangkok, Thailand, for a three-day South-South and Triangular Cooperation Workshop from 25–27...

Social security

Bangladesh expands Employment Injury Scheme to workers in Export Processing Zones

Employment injury beneficiary

A family’s tragedy, a company’s promise

After losing the last of his children, Johirul Hoque found solace and a friend in his late son's employer, who promptly reported the fatal factory accident and helped him to apply for compensation through a pilot employment injury scheme in...

Care economy

Strengthening childcare services in Bangladesh: Building a skilled and certified workforce

In 2024, a study by ILO on childcare in Bangladesh reveals that, 54 per cent of working parents think that lack of accessible, affordable and quality childcare facilities is a major barrier for women to enter and remain in the workforce. Also,18 per...

ILO-UNV Joint publication

Volunteering, unpaid care work and gender in lower-income countries

In recognition of the interactions and similarities between volunteering and unpaid care work, this  research paper released as part of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) partnership on the...

Seven country cases review

Skills needs intelligence to inform migration policy and governance

This study investigates how seven countries—spanning advanced economies (United Kingdom and Canada) and emerging markets (Bangladesh, Guyana, Malaysia, India, and South Africa)—leverage skills needs intelligence to inform migration policies.

Start and Improve Your Business - Success Stories 2024

Homegrown idea turned business success in the organic food sector

Reshma Akhter from Bagerhat, Bangladesh, founded Tahsin Food Industry, producing locally made apple cider vinegar. With ILO’s entrepreneurship training, she gained business skills, expanded nationwide, and now employs over 60 workers, bringing...

ILO's new Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific takes office

Kaori Nakamura-Osaka serves as Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific at the International Labour Organization’s Regional Office in Bangkok, Thailand.

Regional Skills Webinar Series

Global experts highlight growing need for core skills amid labour market and demographic shifts

ILO Regional Skills Webinar Series gathers over 120 participants from 30 countries to discuss integrating core skills into education and training systems for inclusive employment and skills-driven growth.

Bangladesh

No job is out of reach: Girls' journey into plumbing in Cox's Bazar

The Improving Skills and Economic Opportunities for the Women and Youth in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh (ISEC) project by ILO Bangladesh stands for redefining spaces for women and girls in Cox's Bazar to excel in nonconventional trades like plumbing,...

Brief

Country brief of the regulatory framework governing migrant workers in Bangladesh

The country brief maps the key legal provisions affecting Sri Lankan migrant workers in Bangladesh.

Migrant workers

Bangladesh: Rethinking labour migration governance for a fairer future

Bangladeshi migrant workers are not only shaping economies abroad but also driving development at home. However, their journey remains fraught with challenges that demand systemic reforms.

Asia-Pacific Migration Report 2024: Assessing Implementation of the Global Compact for Migration

The report highlights the realities of migrants in Asia and the Pacific and provides comprehensive recommendations to enhance migration governance to be more inclusive and gender-responsive.

News

Talent Partnership triple-win for Bangladesh, EU Member States, and migrant workers

The European Union funded EUR 3 million Talent Partnership project was launched today in Dhaka. It will address skills gaps, reduce migration costs, increase opportunities for Bangladeshis and provide skilled workers for the EU labour market.