Guidance note

Establishing an employment injury scheme in Bangladesh

This Guidance Note provides national stakeholders in Bangladesh with key elements for institutionalizing an Employment Injury Scheme (EIS) based on the experience and insights gained through the EIS Pilot. It outlines essential principles, governance structures, operational considerations, and next steps required for transitioning from an employers’ liability system to a sustainable, nationally funded, wage-based social insurance scheme for work-related injuries.

Publication details
This is the cover page of the guidance note on establishing an employment injury scheme in Bangladesh

1 May 2025

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