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Bangladesh Labour Foundation

Bangladesh Labour Foundation

Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) is a non-government; non-profit; non-partisan organization represents the interest of the working people in Bangladesh. BLF works for the welfare of workers, working people, professionals, women, children, employee and families by undertaking various programs and projects. We share a common determination to organize, to defend human rights and labour standards in Bangladesh, and to promote the growth of trade unions for the benefit of all working men and women and their families. BLF is committed to protect of the rights of all workers, create a productive and economic independent society that’s free from poverty, discrimination and where people can exercise their basic social and human rights, social justice through activities that focus on youth and women, children and working people of Bangladesh. BLF established in 2001 and Registered with NGO Affairs Bureau, Department of Social Welfare and Directorates of Youth and Sports.

Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) is a national labour rights organization committed to promoting decent work, social justice, and sustainable development for all workers in Bangladesh. As a national labour rights organization, BLF has played a pivotal role in shaping labour policies, enhancing workplace conditions, and empowering workers across multiple sectors. Since our inception in 2001, we have worked alongside trade unions, civil society, government agencies, and international partners to ensure workers’ voices are heard and their rights are protected.

BLF works across formal and informal sectors, including ready-made garments (RMG), leather, footwear, construction, transport, domestic work, agriculture, home-based work, and emerging sectors such as light engineering, plastic, waste management and recycling. We believe in a just transition where human rights, climate justice, and inclusive development go hand in hand.

What We do

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BANGLADESH LABOUR FOUNDATION (BLF) WORKS FOR ACHIEVING THE

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

No Poverty
No Poverty: End poverty in all its forms everywhere.
Good Health
Good Health: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
Quality Education
Quality Education: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
Gender Equality
Gender Equality: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
Clean Water
Clean Water: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
Affordable and Clean Energy
Affordable and Clean Energy: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all.
Decent Work
Decent Work: Promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all.
Peace and Justice
Peace and Justice: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable institutions.
Responsible Consumption
Responsible Consumption: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
Climate Action
Climate Action: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

BANGLADESH LABOUR FOUNDATION (BLF) WORKS FOR ACHIEVING THE

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

No Poverty
No Poverty: End poverty in all its forms everywhere.
Good Health
Good Health: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
Quality Education
Quality Education: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
Gender Equality
Gender Equality: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
Clean Water
Clean Water: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
Affordable and Clean Energy
Affordable and Clean Energy: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all.
Decent Work
Decent Work: Promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all.
Peace and Justice
Peace and Justice: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable institutions.
Responsible Consumption
Responsible Consumption: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
Climate Action
Climate Action: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

Latest News and Events

Workshop on LRC Recommendation on Child Labour with CLEP

On 23 July 2025, Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) organized a workshop in Dhaka under the Child Labour Elimination Platform (CLEP), engaging 21 CSOs and development organizations. The session focused on the current child labour situation, the Labour Reform Commission’s recommendations, and how...
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LRC Recommendation on Child Labour Workshop with TU Leaders

Young trade union leaders from across sectors gathered for a dynamic workshop to address key recommendations from the Labour Reform Commission concerning child labour, forced labour, and modern slavery. The workshop was held on 22 July 2025 in Dhaka with support from Mondiaal FNV. The event saw...
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Labour Reform Commission’s Recommendations on Child Labour Workshop

A set of recommendations has been submitted to the Labour Reform Commission to eliminate child labour in Bangladesh. To take a step forward in implementing these recommendations, Bangladesh Labour Foundation organized a workshop on National Child Labour Situation, Labour Reform Commission’s...
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Workshop on Labour Reform Commission’s Recommendations on Child Labour

Workshop on National Child Labour Situation, Labour Reform Commission’s Recommendations on Child Labour Elimination and the Role of Trade Unions  was held by Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF), with support from Mondiaal FNV on 20 July, 2025 at Banani, Dhaka. National and Sectoral trade union...
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Study Dissemination on Child Labour and Modern Slavery

Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) participated in a study dissemination program titled “Addressing Modern Slavery and Child Labour in Bangladesh’s Ready-Made Garment (RMG) Sector,” organized by GoodWeave International on 15 July 2025. This interactive event brought together...
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Stop Violence and Harassement Against Women in the Workplace

Women around the world are disproportionately impacted by gender based violence in the workplace BLF has taken different activities to ensure women’s rights, gender equality and a safe workplace for them.

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