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As part of the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) and Gender Platform Bangladesh, in collaboration with the Keraniganj Trade Union, organized a rally and road march in Keraniganj with active participation from local garment workers. The initiative aimed to strengthen awareness and collective commitment to preventing gender-based violence, harassment, […]

A discussion session and rally were held with tannery workers at the Tannery Workers Union office, jointly organized by Gender Platform Bangladesh and Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF). The initiative is part of BLF’s long-standing commitment to protecting tannery workers’ rights and strengthening awareness on workplace safety, dignity, and gender equality. Focus on Preventing Violence Against

Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the webinar titled “Safe Spaces, Empowered Voices: Combating Digital Violence Against Women Workers.” The event was organized as part of the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and served as a vital platform to address the growing risks of technology-facilitated gender-based

On World Human Rights Day, Gender Platform Bangladesh brought together activists, workers, and community members at Manik Mia Avenue for a candlelight gathering to stand against digital and workplace violence targeting women. This symbolic act was organized as part of the global 16 Days Of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign. Symbol of Solidarity The soft

The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign concluded with a powerful call to action on Human Rights Day. In alignment with this year’s global theme, “UNiTE to End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls,” Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF), in association with Gender Platform Bangladesh, organized a Cycle Rally to amplify awareness and

As world leaders meet at COP30 in Brazil, hundreds of young people, workers, and climate-affected communities marched in Dhaka demanding climate justice and a Just Transition that prioritizes people over profit. Organized by YouthNet Global, Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF), National Alliance for Just Transition Bangladesh (NAJTB), and Bangladesh Institute of Labor Studies (BILS), the strike

The Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) recently organized a webinar titled “Just Transition and Climate Change in the Labour Market of Bangladesh” to address the growing climate crisis threatening workers. Moderated by Yasin Arafat (Senior Programme Officer, BLF), the event featured keynote presentation from Md. Mohinuddin (Research Lead, BLF) and insights from panelists: Mir Mohammad Ali

Workers are on the frontlines of the climate crisis, yet too often left out of the conversation.Ahead of COP-30 in Brazil, Bangladesh’s trade unions under the National Alliance for Just Transition Bangladesh (NAJTB), with have presented a 10-point charter of demands to ensure that no worker or community is left behind in the journey toward

Trade union leaders gathered today to discuss and shape the Worker-Centric Charter for Just Transition ahead of COP 30. Under the banner of the National Alliance for Just Transition, the charter was presented by Zubaer Alam, Program Officer, Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF). Sohanur Rahman, Executive Coordinator, and Saila Sobnom, Additional National Coordinator, from YouthNet Global, sharing

The ETI UK team conducted a field visit on 3 November, 2025 at Savar Tannery Estate, engaging with some factories of different scales along withEthical Trading Initiative Bangladesh, Tannery Workers Union (TWU) & Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF)The visit covered both compliant and non-compliant units to develop a grounded understanding of sectoral realities in the leather