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Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) and Bangladesh Institute of Labour Studies (BILS) have joined forces to chart a Joint Strategic Development Plan for a Just Climate, Energy, and Technology Transition in Bangladesh. This plan puts workers at the center of national and global transformation efforts—ensuring decent work, fair digitalization, and climate justice for all and no […]

Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) proudly celebrated International Labour Day 2025 through powerful events at the National Press Club, Keraniganj, and Savar Tannery Industrial Estate—amplifying the voices of workers across both formal and informal sectors. In Dhaka, a rally and human chain highlighted the urgent need for Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence (HREDD) and fair

Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF), in collaboration with the Leather Development Forum, successfully organized a landmark Stakeholders’ dialogue titled “Clean Leather, Green Industry: Tanning the Future with Just Transition”—bringing together key actors from across the tannery sector to collectively chart a roadmap toward a sustainable, climate-friendly, and rights-based leather industry.Held in the heart of Bangladesh’s leather-producing

Bangladesh Labour Foundation Observes International OSH Day 2025 in Savar and Keraniganj . To mark the World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2025, BLF organized impactful programs at Savar Tannery Industrial Estate and Keraniganj, aiming to raise awareness on occupational safety and health. In Savar, activities included a discussion with tannery workers, a

Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) has organized two days long study circle Leadership Training with Potential Male- Female Leaders and youth workers from local RMG at Keraniganj, Dhaka. The Training aims to empower workers with leadership skills and knowledge that are essential for improving their roles within the local RMG industry, fostering a more productive and

Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) recently organized a transformative training program on Just Climate, Energy & Tech Transition in the RMG sector in BangladeshWith the growing impact of climate change and automation on workers’ lives, the objective was clear: build the capacity of national and sectoral-level trade union leaders to engage in informed advocacy and ensure

Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) recently conducted a comprehensive week-long staff capacity development training focused on key thematic areas including Safeguarding Policy, Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Just Transition, and Child Labour. The aim of the training was to review existing practices, build deeper understanding, and strengthen the capacity of our team members to respond more effectively to

This International Women’s Day, Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) proudly celebrated the achievements and struggles of women workers through vibrant, inclusive programs held across National Press Club, Keraniganj, Savar, and the Ashulia. From home-based RMG workers to tannery workers, women from diverse sectors joined rallies, discussion meetings, sports competitions, and human chains—demonstrating unity, power, and purpose.

Hidden Struggles of Home-Based RMG Workers: Low Wages, Job Insecurity, and Lack of Legal Protection in Bangladesh’s Supply ChainOn 26 February 2025 – Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) organized a national dialogue event and disseminated a study “Assessment on the Socio-economic Condition of Home-Based Ready-Made Garment Workers (HBRMGWs) in the RMG Supply Chain” at the capital

Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF), under the SMEP Project conducted Training on newly developed DIFE Tannery Sector Inspection Checklist-Based Compliance Register/Documents Preparation & Updating for Bangladesh Tanners Association members factories at the Tannery Industrial Estate, Savar. The project is jointly supported by Ethical Trading Initiative UK, Ethical Trading Initiative Bangladesh, Mondiaal FNV versterkt werknemers wereldwijd and