A Staff Orientation program was held by Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) on September 7, 2024 at BLF Head Office, Dhaka. Bangladesh Labour Foundation is implementing a project titled “Promoting Decent Work and Organizing for Home-Based RMG Workers (HBRMGWs) in the Formal RMG Sector”, with financial support from OXFAM GB and the EU. To orient the staff with […]
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Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) has attended the monthly National Plan of Action (NPA) Working Committee meeting with the Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments (DIFE). On August 25, 2024, officials from the BLF’s Keraniganj and Tannery projects participated in the meeting at the DIFE office, Dhaka.During the meeting, the progress of work related to
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A training session on Reporting and Documentation for local trade union leaders from Keraniganj was organized by the Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) on August 23, 2024, at CCDP Hope Foundation, Savar, Dhaka. The objective of this training was to enhance the capacity of trade union leaders in various types of report writing and preparing mandatory
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An exposure visit between the trade union leaders of the Keraniganj garment industry and the trade union leaders of the Savar tannery industry was organized by the Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF).On August 21, 2024, the trade unions shared their experiences, activity processes, challenges, successes, etc., with each other. Through this knowledge-sharing process, the trade unions
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On August 17, 2024, a daylong workshop titled “Workshop with Cluster-Based Basic Trade Union Leaders on Technology Transition in the Apparel Sector of Bangladesh and Necessity of Just Transition” took place at CCDB Hope Foundation in Ashulia, Dhaka. The participants were from local level basic trade union leaders from Tongi and Gazipur of various Trade
Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF), supported by Solidaridad, hosted a workshop titled “Technology Transition in the Apparel Sector of Bangladesh and Necessity of Just Transition” on August 2, 2024. This important event brought together root level trade union leaders from Ashulia, Savar and Hemayetpur. The workshop aimed to raise awareness among participants about the impacts of
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A staff capacity building training on ‘Bangladesh Labour Laws and Rules’ was arranged by the Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) on June 28-29, 2024, at the conference hall of BLF. Staff capacity is one of the top priority areas for the Bangladesh Labour Foundation, and we are constantly striving to enhance the skills and capabilities of our
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The apparel sector in Bangladesh is considered the backbone of our economy. It has significantly boosted foreign currency earnings and created job opportunities, especially for women. However, recent rapid technological transitions in this sector are causing job losses due to skill gaps among workers. Additionally, climate change is worsening the situation, leading to increased migration and
Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) conducted a 12-day-long awareness campaign to observe World Day Against Child Labour 2024. We arranged various programs featuring stakeholder meetings, rallies, sports and cultural events, miking and poster campaigns, prize-giving ceremonies, and leaflet distribution in different areas of Keraniganj. Moreover, we conducted a social media campaign as part of our efforts.
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Textile sector of Bangladesh is facing drastic technological transition for the last few years. Modern automated machines are taking places of physical labour. The workers of this sector do not have enough skills or alternative job to face these technological transition. On the other hand golobal warming is also posing a threat to the textile sector
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