6:16 am, Monday, 24 August 2026
Labour Issues

US brands’ safety platform Nirapon meets chief adviser

The leaders of Nirapon, a platform established with the support of 23 North American apparel brands and retailers as a

Bangladesh leads global ship-breaking market despite safety concerns

Bangladesh maintained its position as the world’s leading ship-breaking destination in 2024, despite a decrease in the import of scrapped

Govt to sell shares of BexPharma, Shinepukur to pay workers’ wages

The interim government has decided to sell the pledged shares of Beximco Pharmaceuticals and Shinepukur Ceramics, which are connected to

33pc of RMG factories face wage, working hour violations: QIMA

Quality Inspection Management (QIMA), a leading provider of supply chain compliance solutions, has revealed a troubling rise in labor violations

Labour Reform Commission lists key demands from consultations

The Labour Reform Commission has gathered nearly a dozen key aspirations from over 50 consultation meetings, including demands for worker

EU, UN Women partner to combat GBV in Bangladesh

The European Union and UN Women have signed a partnership agreement to prevent sexual and gender-based violence in public spaces,

Global economic slowdown hinders labour market recovery: ILO

The global economy is slowing down, making it more difficult for labour markets to recover fully, according to the latest

WRC delegation visits BGMEA administrator

A delegation from the Worker Rights Consortium (WRC) on Monday paid a courtesy visit to Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters

CPD proposes national minimum wage with education-linked framework

The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) on Sunday proposed several reforms to improve workers’ welfare, including the establishment of a

DIFE presents 11-point labour reform proposal

The Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments (DIFE) on Tuesday presented an 11-point reform proposal, including raising penalties for