The โ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ก๐ฒ๐ ๐ ๐ฅ๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฑ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ช๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐ด๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ธ (๐๐ช๐๐๐)โ training was jointly organised by the Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) and WageIndicator Foundation (WIF) from 26 to 30 October 2026 at Afterhours Residence, Banani, Dhaka. The five-day Enumerator Training was conducted in preparation for the second phase of the Decent Work Due Diligence Check (DWDDC Phase 2), led by Mondiaal FNV and co-funded by the European Union in Bangladesh.
The training brought together 30 enumerators and nine representatives from civil society and workersโ rights organisations to strengthen their knowledge and practical capacity for the upcoming round of worker-centred data collection.
Strengthening Worker-Centred Labour Rights Due Diligence
The DWDDC is a face-to-face survey that places workersโ experiences at the centre of labour rights due diligence. It captures workersโ perspectives on working conditions and assesses them against Bangladeshโs national labour legislation and relevant international standards, including those of the International Labour Organization (ILO), the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and the European Union (EU).
The first round of the DWDDC reached 10,302 workers across 370 factories in the Ready-Made Garment (RMG), tannery, and leather goods and footwear sectors. Building on this foundation, Phase 2 will follow the same methodology to track changes in working conditions over time, while incorporating new questions reflecting the Bangladesh Labour (Amendment) Act, 2026.
Key Discussions
Understanding the Project and Research Fundamentals: Exploring the project background, Round 1 findings, research ethics, informed consent, international labour standards and practical field experiences.
Strengthening Legal Knowledge: Reviewing the Bangladesh Labour Act and Rules and understanding how relevant legal provisions relate to the questions used during worker interviews.
Questionnaire and Digital Data Collection: Receiving hands-on training on KoboCollect, reviewing the revised questionnaire and practising interview techniques through mock sessions.
Field Pilot Testing: Conducting pilot interviews in Ashulia, Hemayetpur and Savar, generating 57 interviews with workers from 29 factories across the three sectors to test the questionnaire and data collection process in real-life settings.
Reviewing and Preparing for Data Collection: Analysing pilot findings, identifying areas for questionnaire clarification and digital application improvement, and discussing preparations for the upcoming data collection. Five enumerators were also recognised for achieving the greatest improvement in their pre- and post-training assessment scores.
The training followed a participatory and practical learning approach, incorporating group exercises, case clinics, role-plays, quizzes and interactive games. It also encouraged knowledge-sharing between experienced and newly recruited enumerators, bringing together field experience and fresh perspectives.
BLF extends its sincere appreciation to Andira Dzulkarnain and Nadia Pralitasari of WageIndicator Foundation, the BLF facilitators, and representatives of BLF, Bangladesh Institute of Labour Studies (BILS), Mondiaal FNV and WageIndicator Foundation for their valuable contributions and support throughout the training.
Special thanks go to all participating enumerators for their active engagement, dedication and commitment. Their role will be vital in ensuring that workersโ experiences are captured accurately and ethically, transforming workersโ voices into credible evidence to support dialogue and engagement at factory, national and brand levels.
With strengthened knowledge, practical experience and a shared commitment to quality data collection, the team is now better prepared for the next round of the DWDDC.