Dhaka | Dhaka City | Bangladeshi News
Dhaka | Dhaka City | Bangladeshi News
Bangladesh is the third largest exporter after China and Vietnam. China exported finished garments worth $1.41 billion in January 2024 – down 2 percent from the same period last year. Exports from Vietnam fell 4.76 percent to $1.20 billion. After Bangladesh, India and Indonesia come next. India exported $350 million worth of RMG products to […]
The UN agency also took note of the roadmap of actions submitted by the Government, which was developed around four priority areas: labor law reform; trade union registration; labor inspection and enforcement; and addressing anti-union discrimination and unfair labor practices and acts of violence against workers The ILO wants the participation of workers required to […]
Nobel laureate economist Dr Muhammad Yunus on Sunday asked journalists to tell him who has filed the case against him accusing him of violating labor laws. He said, “I want to make one thing clear from my side that the government is repeatedly saying at all its levels that the government has not registered this […]
The number of casualties is highest in the transport sector, where 637 workers are reported to have died on the job. Besides, the number of daily wage workers was 220, 149 in the construction sector, 146 in the agriculture sector, 94 in the production sector, 64 in the garment sector, 53 in the fisheries sector, […]
Somewhat echoing the voice of factory owners on labor rights issues, Amirul Haq, president of labor coalition body Industrial Bangladesh Council (IBC), said there have been several talks on restrictions recently. “However, we want to make it clear that the country is not in such a bad position to face sanctions. Labor standards have improved […]
It said that employees who lose their jobs due to coronavirus will be given Tk 3,000 per month for three months. The Labor Department under the Ministry of Labor and Employment will implement the guidelines made by the Finance Ministry. As per the guidelines, the factories will select the beneficiaries. It was said that the […]
America is taking full advantage of this miserable condition of textile workers. Everyone is well aware of the US Ambassador’s extreme activities regarding free, fair, peaceful and inclusive elections. The US and the European Union are alert about the human rights situation in Bangladesh. However, after BNP’s October 28 rally was disrupted and the party […]
“The US Department of Labor is deeply concerned by the increase in violence and crackdown on workers and trade unionists in connection with Bangladesh’s minimum wage review. The department condemns the alleged police shooting of Russell Howlader on October 30, 2023, and Anjuara Khatoon today (Wednesday),” the statement said. It added, “Howlader, a 26-year-old maintenance […]
“He presented an inspection list at the end of the visit. On behalf of Grameen Telecom, it was signed by our Managing Director and two others and on behalf of DIFE by the original plaintiff, late Inspector Arifuzzaman. A photocopy of that list was given to us. There was only one signature from DIFE, Arifuzzaman, […]
The plight of the migrants – many of whom say they have not been paid wages for months – comes amid concerns over workplace abuse in Malaysia, with several companies facing US sanctions for forced labor in recent years. Is falling In response to questions from Reuters, Malaysia’s labor department pledged to crack down on […]
Asked what rewards the US government is considering for the progress made so far, Li said the US Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) comes with clear statutory requirements and eligibility criteria that apply to all beneficiary countries. Are. With respect to labor rights, the Trade Act of 1974 requires that GSP beneficiary countries must take […]
German supermarket chain Lidl said it “took the allegations very seriously”. It added that it “takes its responsibility to workers in Bangladesh and other countries where our suppliers produce very seriously and is committed to ensuring that core social standards are followed throughout the supply chain”. Primark said that due to the pandemic, “the incredibly […]
Labor rights have been a hot topic for Qatar, in fact since it was awarded the World Cup 12 years ago. Rights groups say the death toll on Qatar’s mega-projects is underreported and condemn the conditions endured by the expatriates, who make up more than 80 percent of the 2.9 million population. Even some of […]
