Workshop with the Trade Unions Leaders of Keranigong Local RMG Industry to eliminate child labour

On 19th June 2021, Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) and Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments (DIFE), GoB jointly organised a workshop with the Trade Unions Leaders of Keranigong Local RMG Industry. The aim of the workshop was to aware the Trade Unions Leaders on Child Labour and its impact on society. The workshop discussed that the Government of Bangladesh has taken action to eliminate child labour from the country by 2025 and from Keranigong by 2022. To achieve SDGs by 2030, elimination of child labour is much important thus all need to work with the government target to achieve SDGs.

 

Dr. Lutfun Nahar, Assistant Inspector General, DIFE was present as Chief Guest in the occasion and Z M Kamrul Anam, Secretary General, BLF chaired the program. The program was moderated by BLF Deputy Director Mahmudul Hasan Khan. 

 

During the final session of the program, the participants were agreed to eliminate child labour from the workplace and they will work together with DIFE and BLF in this regards.