Kalpana Akhtar is the President of Bangladesh Garments and Industrial Workers Federation and a founding member and executive director of Bangladesh Center for Workers Solidarity.
Noting that “Kalpana Akhtar is successfully leading an NGO set up to ensure labor rights in Bangladesh,” Shahryar Alam said, “Perhaps it is the responsibility of journalists to find out whether she has actually done so.” Whether it was said or not, and if it was said, what was the reason for it? But he never told anyone in Bangladesh that he felt in danger. “We would definitely like to know how true this is.”
Following the signing of the presidential memorandum, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday that they will work to hold those who threaten, intimidate, intimidate and attack union leaders, labor rights defenders and labor organizations accountable – including through sanctions, trade penalties. , including using things like Visa. Restrictions – All equipment in their kit.
She added that when they use their voices, their advocacy, around the world, they can make a tangible difference in ensuring that those who are trying to advance labor rights are protected and .