Overview The Vulnerable Group Development (VGD) programme is one of the largest social safety net programmes implemented by the Government of Bangladesh in partnership with the World Bank. It aims to increase the earning potential and social empowerment of the most disadvantaged ultra-poor households and vulnerable rural women. During a 16-month cycle, wheat/rice is provided […]
Decent Lather Bangladesh Labour Foundation Overview South Asia is an important hub for the production of leather garments, footwear and accessories across the world. Approximately 2.5 million, 500,000, and 130,000 people work in the leather value chain of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. It includes tanneries, small leather workshops, home-based units, large and small garments and
Overview Education is an important factor for sustainable development and it is considered as vital for improving living standard. Nonformal education and skill development is considered as a process of empowerment. Despite the immense importance of education, a large number of people are still illiterate in Bangladesh. To eradicate this situation, Basic Literacy Project (64
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Overview The Bangladeshi leather industry, which holds the second position in terms of export earnings, has significant consequences. However, the factories at the Estate cannot export leather goods to reputable international brands due to a lack of necessary certification from the Leather Working Group (LWG). The Bangladesh Labour Foundation, supported by Mondiaal FNV, implemented this
Stop Child Labour Campaign In Keraniganj Child Labour World Day for Decent Work Uniting for SDG 8 Achievements Overview The Local Readymade Garment (LRMG) Industry in Bangladesh contributes 80% of the country’s local consumption. The majority of factories are situated in Narayanganj, Keraniganj, Chattogram, and Syedpur. Unfortunately, the government does not recognize its significance. About
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Tannery Bangladesh Bangladesh Tannery Industry Samina Tannery Fire Drill Overview Leather is one of the 15 identified sectors for generating national income, accounting for more than 3 percent of the country’s exports after the readymade garment sector, which is in the second position in terms of foreign earnings. In 2017, following a High Court order,
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