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On 11 August, Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) organized a National Dialogue on the Recommendations of the Labour Reform Commission (LRC) regarding Child Labour, Adolescent Workers, and Forced Labour  — with a focus on apriority based action plan for implementation. With the support from Mondiaal FNV, the event highlighted three key reasons why addressing child labour […]

Young trade union leaders from across sectors gathered for a dynamic workshop to address key recommendations from the Labour Reform Commission concerning child labour, forced labour, and modern slavery. The workshop was held on 22 July 2025 in Dhaka with support from Mondiaal FNV. The event saw active engagement from youth and women trade union leaders

On 23 July 2025, Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) organized a workshop in Dhaka under the Child Labour Elimination Platform (CLEP), engaging 21 CSOs and development organizations. The session focused on the current child labour situation, the Labour Reform Commission’s recommendations, and how CSOs can contribute to national efforts. Child labour remains a serious concern in

Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) participated in a study dissemination program titled “Addressing Modern Slavery and Child Labour in Bangladesh’s Ready-Made Garment (RMG) Sector,” organized by GoodWeave International on 15 July 2025. This interactive event brought together national and international stakeholders to discuss recent research findings on the scale and root causes of modern slavery and

A set of recommendations has been submitted to the Labour Reform Commission to eliminate child labour in Bangladesh. To take a step forward in implementing these recommendations, Bangladesh Labour Foundation organized a workshop on National Child Labour Situation, Labour Reform Commission’s Recommendations on Child Labour Elimination, and the Role of Trade Unions. With support from Mondiaal

A two-days long training on Chemical Management and Restricted Substance Handling was successfully organized by Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) with tannery workers on 27–28 June 2025, under the SMEP project. This initiative aims to build workers’ awareness and capacity to handle hazardous substances safely, promote better occupational health practices, and support a just and sustainable transition in

Workshop on National Child Labour Situation, Labour Reform Commission’s Recommendations on Child Labour Elimination and the Role of Trade Unions  was held by Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF), with support from Mondiaal FNV on 20 July, 2025 at Banani, Dhaka. National and Sectoral trade union leaders from various sector were present at the workshop. The participants urged

To ensure that workers are not left behind in the face of climate change, automation, and energy transition, Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF), organized a 3-day Training of Trainers from June 21–23, supported by Mondiaal FNV and Bangladesh Institute of Labour Studies (BILS). This initiative empowered young and women trade union leaders from the Ready-Made Garment (RMG)

Bangladesh Labour Foundation – BLF in association with Bangladesh Institute of Labour Studies-BILS and with the support from Mondiaal FNV successfully organized a 3-day long (June 18-21) Training of Trainers (TOT) program for young and women trade union leaders from the Ready-Made Garment (RMG) sector.This transformative initiative brought together emerging leaders who have now formed

Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF), in association with Mondiaal FNV, observed the World Day Against Child Labour through a series of awareness initiatives. A rally was organized at the Central Shaheed Minar with active participation from workers, trade union leaders, and BLF staff. In Keraniganj, BLF launched a campaign in areas where child labour is prevalent