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Factories directed to clear workers’ festival allowances by March 12
The government on Tuesday directed all factory owners to clear workers’ wages for February within the first seven working days
ILO, IMO urge recognition of seafarers as key workers
Marking two decades of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, the International Labour Organization and the International Maritime Organization have urged
India overtakes Bangladesh in global ship-breaking rankings
Bangladesh has slipped from its long-held position as the world’s leading ship-breaking destination after imports of end-of-life vessels fell by
Tk12,600 minimum wage proposed for Bangladesh foundry workers
The Minimum Wage Board has proposed Tk 12,600 as the minimum monthly wage for workers in Bangladesh’s iron foundry and
Bangladesh RMG sector could lose 68% exports, 1.27m jobs by 2050
Bangladesh’s apparel sector is heading towards a climate-driven crisis, as escalating heat stress could slash potential export earnings by 68.4
Unionised RMG workers earn 10pc higher wages: study
New research presented at a conference in Dhaka has confirmed that unionisation delivers a significant wage premium for factory workers,
Bangladesh’s political parties sign child rights manifesto
Political parties in Bangladesh have jointly signed a new Child Rights Manifesto, responding to strong appeals from children and young
Stakeholders criticise labour law amendments for ignoring TCC proposals
A stakeholders’ meeting on proposed amendments to the Bangladesh Labour Act, 2006, highlighted gaps in the latest changes and its
Garment worker repression boosts profits for factories, brands
Governments, factory owners and global fashion brands are profiting from the repression of garment workers and the widespread abuse of
BGMEA urges members to conduct urgent factory safety checks after tremor
The leading apparel trade organisation, BGMEA, has urged its members to promptly examine factory buildings for any structural weaknesses following
