2016

1. 

   Survey reveals need for skills and employment support for Indigenous and Tribal Peoples (ITPs)

   11 August 2016

   A pressing need exists to create more productive employment opportunities among Indigenous and Tribal Peoples (ITPs) in Bangladesh according to a new survey.

2. NTVQ Level-1 training program assessments take place

   10 July 2016

   Assessments of pilot training initiatives within the Tourism and Hospitality Sector take place.

3. Career guidance and employment support service workshop

   1 July 2016

   Workshops have helped promote the development of Career Guidance Counselling and Employment Support Services in technical schools and colleges

4. 

   Twenty labour inspectors trained to become trainers

   29 May - 2 June 2016

   Labour inspectors from different districts of Bangladesh gained specialised knowledge on inspection as part of ongoing capacity building effort of the Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments (DIFE).

5. New Apprenticeship Cell provides support to apprentices

   23 May 2016

   An Apprenticeship Cell developed with support of ILO will strengthen government capacity to keep track of apprentices and provide them nationally recognized qualifications.

6. Human Resource Development Fund to promote employment through skills training

   19 May 2016

   A Human Resource Development Fund will provide extra resources to create jobs for young people in Bangladesh.

7. Policy dialogue looks at self-employment and entrepreneurship development

   19 May 2016

   How to boost self-employment and entrepreneurship in Bangladesh are the subject of a high-level policy dialogue.

8. Occupational Safety and Health Day 2016

   28 April 2016

   The Government of Bangladesh will hold a series of events in Dhaka and nationwide to mark International Occupational Safety and Health Day for the first time.

9. “Post-Rana Plaza Developments in Bangladesh: Towards Building a Responsible Supply Chain in the Apparels Sector”

   23 April 2016

   ILO will support the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) to organize a National Dialogue with the participation of major stakeholders of the apparels sector and the supply chain

10. Workshops to enhance research capacity development for TVET institutions

    9 April - 6 May 2016

    The main objective of the workshop is to to enhance research capacity development for principals and teachers of TVET institutions

11. 

    Tears of joy mark completion of labour inspector training

    9 March 2016

    Training programme marks latest step in labour inspectorate reform process

12. 

    Labour inspectorate reform process continues

    7 - 8 March 2016

    Institutional reform the Bangladesh Labour Inspectorate is continuing as it evolves into a more effective regulatory body.

13. Better Work Bangladesh takes stock of progress and identifies way forward

    6 - 7 March 2016

    Better Work Bangladesh held its first stakeholders and buyers forum in Dhaka on the 6 and 7 March 2016 during which it took stock of progress made and discussed the future direction and activities of the initiative

14. Workshop on Career Guidance and Counselling

    7 February 2016

    To prepare a group of counsellors who will provide their inputs in the upcoming job fair organized by NSDC Secretariat with their partners from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. 7th February 2016.

15. Workshop on Human Resource Development Fund

    4 February 2016

    The purpose of the workshop includes pooling of income from various sources, mobilizing resources, building training capacities, expanding the volume of enterprise training, providing access for disadvantaged group to training, improving relevance and quality of training, using resources efficiently and developing appropriateness of training programs.

16. Business network to promote disability inclusion in the workplace

    2 February 2016

    A ‘Bangladesh Business and Disability Network’ will give people with different abilities a better chance to join the workforce while contributing to economic growth, a workshop in Dhaka Heard on 2 February 2016.

17. Initiative towards Setting up Bangladesh Business and Disability Network

    2 February 2016

    The Bangladesh Employers Federation (BEF) and International Labour Organization (ILO) are organizing a half day workshop to bring together donors, government stakeholders, business associations, disability organizations, NSDC and employers to explore the challenges and opportunities involved in promoting the employment of people with disabilities.

18. Disabled students meet young Sri Lankan cricket stars

    1 February 2016

    A group of differently-abled students from Bangladesh had the chance to meet with the Sri Lanka under 19 cricket team in Dhaka on 1 February 2016. The event was organized by the International Labour Organization, which is working with the PFDA Vocational Training Centre to help provide training and support so that its students can learn the skills that will help them enter the workforce. The groups met at the Le Meriden Dhaka Hotel, which is hosting the teams and also kindly supported the student visit.

19. Joint Conclusion Adopted at the Second Implementation Follow-up Meeting of Bangladesh Sustainability Compact

    28 January 2016

    The second follow-up meeting of Bangladesh Sustainability Compact took place in Dhaka on 28 January 2016. At the meeting the EU, US, Canada, Government of Bangladesh and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) reviewed progress achieved since October 2014 and discussed future prospects. The parties also welcomed Canada as a new partner to the Compact. A joint conclusion was adopted at the second meeting.

20. Bangladesh Sustainability Compact: Second Implementation Follow-up Meeting

    28 January 2016

    The second follow-up meeting of Bangladesh Sustainability Compact will be hosted by the Government of Bangladesh. It will aim to take stock of the progress achieved since October 2014 and look into the future prospects. It will bring together all Compact partners and offer a session for interested stakeholders.