Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) held an Advocacy Meeting with the Upazila Social Welfare Officer of Savar Upazila to champion the rights and inclusion of home-based workers in the government’s Social Safety Net Program. In the meeting, we: Highlighted the challenges faced by home-based workers – from income instability to lack of recognition. Advocated for their inclusion […]
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Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) organized two days long training on Labour Rights, Collective Bargaining and Negotiation with Area Based Committee of Home Based RMG Workers. Supported by Oxfam GB and Funded by EU, the training was conducted on 20-21 January 2025 at Savar, Dhaka.This training aimed to empower area-based community members of HBRMGWs by developing
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The National Plan of Action (NPA) to eliminate Child Labour in the Keraniganj Informal RMG Sector in Bangladesh has been revised and extended until December 2025! Child Labour in Keraniganj is a listed hazardous sector declared. by the Government. Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) and Department of Inspection for the Factories and Establishments (DIFE) has been working
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A Tannery Safeguarding Strategy Validation Workshop was held by the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) Bangladesh, a key SMEP consortium partner, on 19 January 2025 at the Bangladesh Institute of Management (BIM) in Dhaka. Stakeholders from various sectors, including the Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF), a partner in the event, came together to discuss important issues and validate
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Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) has organized two days long study circle Leadership Training with Potential Male- Female Leaders and Youth workers from Keraniganj Local RMG on 17-18 January, 2025 at Keraniganj, Dhaka. The Training aims to empower workers with leadership skills and knowledge that are essential for improving their roles within the local garment industry,
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An ’Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) Training Module Customization and Validation Workshop’ was organized by Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) and Ethical Trading Initiatives Bangladesh on 16 January 2024, at the BLF Head Office in Dhaka. The workshop aimed to customize OHS training modules to meet industry-specific needs and validate their relevance and effectiveness.Key stakeholders, including DIFE,
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Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) has arranged a Retreat Program including Team Building Session and Strategic Meetings with their staff in January 2025 at cox’s Bazar. We have spent some incredible days together, rejuvenating and energizing our team for another bright and successful year ahead. Let’s continue working together to drive change and create a better
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A two-day training on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) was organized to enhance awareness about workplace safety and gender equality for Home-Based workers. Supported by Oxfam GB and funded by the European Union, the training was conducted by Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) on 21-22 December 2024 at Ashulia, Savar, Dhaka. This initiative
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A phenomenal fire safety and fire drill training was conducted for tannery workers and mid-level management to enhance healthier and safer workplace condition. Supported from Modiaal FNV, the event was organized by the Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) with the collaboration of Fire Service and Civil Defense on 23 December, 2024 at DTIEWTPCL, Hemayetpur, Savar. The training, conducted
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A two-day training on Negotiations, Collective Bargaining and Grievance Handling was organized by Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) on 20-21 December 2024, at Keraniganj, Dhaka. With support from Mondiaal FNV, the event was designed to enhance the skills and capacity of selected trade union leaders from the Keraniganj local Ready-Made Garments (RMG) sector. This initiative underscores BLF’s
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