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Labor migration in Asia: Trends, skills certification, and seasonal work

The report describes the labour migration landscape and trends in Asia as the region continues its post-COVID-19 pandemic recovery.

Fact sheet

Pilot employment injury scheme for Bangladesh's garment sector

Fact sheet for the Bangladesh pilot employment injury scheme.

Occupational safety and health

Recommendations for health and safety amidst heatwaves

Climate change is heavily impacting workers in many ways including illnesses, injuries and fatalities. From heat waves and exposure to UV radiation, there is need for multifaceted approaches to occupational safety and health. Here are some effective...

Ensuring safety and health at work in a changing climate

Climate change is a real threat to worker safety across the Asia-Pacific region. To mark World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2024, ILO Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific Chihoko Asada-Miyakawa explains what...

Statement

Reflections on Bangladesh's progress on safety and health at work

The World Day for Safety and Health at Work is an opportunity to reflect on the progress made since Bangladesh began commemoration of the day in 2016.

Integrated approaches for formalization in Asia and the Pacific

This report highlights why the multi-faceted dimensions of informality demand an integrated approach to formalization, outlines the nature of an integrated approach to employment formalization, reviews the extent that countries in Asia and the...

Summary report

Skills demand and supply assessment in the Chattogram-Cox's Bazar region, Bangladesh

Two-faceted assessment was conducted that included industry skills demand anticipation and skills supply in the Chattogram–Cox’s Bazar region, focusing on five priority economic sectors. The study provides strategic recommendations for fostering...

Narrative report

Skills demand and supply assessment in the Chattogram-Cox's Bazar region, Bangladesh

Two-faceted assessment was conducted that included industry skills demand anticipation and skills supply in the Chattogram–Cox’s Bazar region, focusing on five priority economic sectors. The study provides strategic recommendations for fostering...

Skills development

Skills Matter!

The continuum of interventions allowed for meaningful changes in people’s lives, in institutions’ capacity, in companies’ productivity and in the way the TVET system operates. The ILO interventions, with the support of the European Union and the...

Manual for training of trainers

Labour market reintegration of migrant workers and former refugees upon return in their origin countries

The manual is part of overall ILO’s assistance and collaboration in promoting successful and sustainable labour market reintegration, requiring labour market opportunities, infrastructure, enabling policies, financial and non-financial services,...

National dialogue promotes quality employment and decent work

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Labour and Employment, and the International Labour Organization convene national dialogue to engage stakeholders on key issues, with a call for actionable outcomes for quality employment and decent...

Gendering migration pathways from Bangladesh to Jordan and Lebanon: Before and after the COVID-19 pandemic

This research report offers valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by Bangladeshi migrant workers, particularly, women, before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. It also highlights the unique characteristics of Jordan and...

Statement

Bailey Road fire exposed urgent need for strengthened workplace safety measures

The tragic Dhaka Bailey Road fire, originating from the restaurant in the Green Cozy Cottage Shopping Mall, underscores the devastating consequences of lax oversight and inadequate safety measures in commercial buildings.

GB.350/INS/14(Rev.1)/Decision

Decision concerning the Report by the Government of Bangladesh on progress made in the implementation of the road map to address all...

GB.350/INS/14(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 8 March, the draft decision has been inserted.

GB.350/INS/14(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 8 March, the draft decision has been inserted.

Unlocking potential: Gender-Responsive Budgeting in TVET and skills development - Investing in women's economic empowerment

The ILO’s ProGRESS Project, funded by the Government of Canada, organised a dynamic discussion on ‘Gender Responsive Budgeting (GRB) for the skills and TVET sectors’ on 11 March 2024.

Trade Unions

ILO, GIZ partner to strengthen effectiveness and inclusivity of trade unions in Bangladesh

The project is aimed at deepening and strengthening the effectiveness of workers’ organisations, as well as increasing the participation of women and youth in trade unions.

Statement

World Day of Social Justice reminds us of the importance of decent work

Momentum is growing on the need to prioritize social justice, recognizing it as both a moral obligation and a critical component in the pursuit of enduring peace and sustainable development.

Disability Inclusion

Forty persons with disabilities receive job offers at groundbreaking national job fair

The Bangladesh Business and Disability Network (BBDN) organized their largest post-COVID National Job Fair for Persons with Disabilities on 19 February resulting in 40 participants receiving jobs offers pending successful background checks.