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Inadequate childcare limits women’s workforce participation: survey
A recent survey has revealed that childcare is a significant barrier to workforce participation, with 54 per cent of parents

Lack of legal framework impairs caregiving sector potential: ILO
Bangladesh’s caregiving sector has the potential to create approximately seven million new jobs by 2035; however, inadequate investment and an

Labour leaders call for transparency, regularity in wage board
Labour leaders and rights advocates on Sunday called for the establishment of a national minimum wage, a democratic process for

OECD launches handbook on living wage due diligence
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), an intergovernmental organisation with 38 member countries, has published a handbook to

South Asia records highest unemployment rate in 2023: ILO
Bangladesh and other countries in South Asia recorded the highest unemployment rate of 15.1 per cent in 2023, according to

Bangladesh faces higher workplace heat risks than global average: ILO
The impact of excessive heat on workplaces in Bangladesh is significantly higher than the global average, although the situation has

Bangladesh must enhance labor productivity to achieve development goals: ILO
To realise its vision of becoming a high-income country by 2050, Bangladesh must enhance labor productivity by 1.5 percent annually,

BGMEA seeks ILO support for unified code of conduct in audits
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on Monday called on International Labour Organisation (ILO) for taking measures to develop

Factory owners asked to pay wages, allowances before Eid
The government on Wednesday asked all the factory owners including readymade garment (RMG) industry to ensure timely payment of wages

Bangladesh showcases skills development achievements at global forum
Bangladesh recently highlighted its strides in skills development during the conclusion of the two-day Global Skills Forum in Geneva on