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Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) and ETI Bangladesh organized a consultation workshop with the Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments (DIFE) in Dhaka. We engaged in a fruitful discussion with government representatives from DIFE on climate change, green energy, and the just transition within the RMG sector.  Related posts

The Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) organized a free medical camp to celebrate “National Occupational Health and Safety Day 2024.” The camp’s theme was “Healthy workers, beautiful working environment, will build smart Bangladesh,” and it ran from 10 AM to 6:30 PM at the Tannery Industrial Area. Around 200+ workers received medical services provided by a team

In a powerful display of unity and advocacy, various organizations and stakeholders across Bangladesh came together to commemorate International Women’s Day 2024, shining a spotlight on the importance of gender equality and women’s empowerment. Tannery Industrial Estate, Savar: The Department of Inspection for the Factories and Establishment (DIFE), in collaboration with Bangladesh Tanners Association (BTA),

Global Compact Network Bangladesh, as the secretariat of the UN Global United Nations Global Compact, recently organized a Multi-stakeholder Dialogue on Decent Wage in Bangladesh. The Executive Director of Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) attended the workshop as a speaker. During the discussion, there was a notable emphasis on the necessity of a National Wage Policy

The workshop on Just Transition in the Leather Sector in Bangladesh and role of tanneryworkersunion held with an objective to develop unions role for Justified Transition of the Workers engaged in the sector. In the context of the tannery sector, a just transition would involve moving towards more sustainable and environmentally friendly practices while addressing

In a recent visit to Nepal GoodWeave Foundation and GoodWeave Certification Nepal, A K M Ashraf Uddin, Executive Director of Bangladesh Labour Foundation, witnessed firsthand the commendable efforts of these organizations in creating a supply chain free from child labour. The commitment to accountability from both suppliers and purchasers is a noteworthy step towards ensuring ethical

Ministry of Labour and Employment, GoB called upon a meeting to review and build a future strategic plan to Eliminate Child Labour from Keraniganj Informal Apparel Sector. The meeting was presided by Md. Towfiqul Arif, Additional Secretary, Labour Wing, Ministry of Labour and Employment, GoB where different sectional officers from ministry and Department of Inspection

South Asia and South East Asia regional symposium on promoting the area-based approach to eliminate child labor. Held in Kathmandu. The symposium witnessed diverse participation including CSO representations from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Vietnam, the Nepal government, trade unions, and the private sector. The symposium sparked powerful discussions on the role of different stakeholders, learnings, and