Inadequate death compensation
The article titled "Bangladesh labour compensation laws - Need for an upgrade”, published on May 20, 2017, brings to the fore the important issue of death compensation. The current death compensation stands at a paltry Tk 20,000 as prescribed by the Insurance Act 1938.
The relevant authorities appear to be out of touch with the reality by ignoring the present socio-economic conditions of the country and sticking to age-old scale of compensation. Compensation levels are reviewed from time to time in many countries to reflect current economic conditions, costs of living, inflation, etc. The current level of compensation appears to be hopelessly inadequate.
It is hoped that the appropriate authorities will review this matter and upgrade the compensation level in keeping with the times.
AKM Ehsanul Haque
Dhaka
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