labour rights in Bangladesh

What's stopping RMG workers from getting higher wages?

Unless a holistic approach is taken, the sector will continue to fall short of international standards.

Essential Services Bill 2023: A step back for labour rights

In effect, ESMA seems to be nothing short of a joint exploitation tactic by the government and businesses to further oppress workers.

Books exploring workers’ rights in South Asia

In order to understand the background of the labour movements in South Asia or the plight of workers, here are some books to add to your reading list.

5 books to read for International Workers’ Day

Concentrating on women workers from Bangladesh, Nepal, India and Pakistan, Women and Work in South Asia also tackles the advancement of individual corporate sectors due to the involvement of women workers.

10 years on, Rana Plaza victims are still owed justice

Lack of progress in the trial process is deeply upsetting

Women’s workplace safety still neglected

Authorities must create an environment where women feel safe, can report abuse

Changes in Labour Rules will actually reduce maternity benefits

Laws and policy frameworks must be sensitive towards the rights of maternity protection

Workers, Not Martyrs

Latest survey finding on labour rights in Bangladesh is concerning

Does anyone care about the jute mill workers?

At a time when the demand for jute products in the world is increasing, and new private jute mills are being established, government workers are being handed over to the private mills.

November 20, 2023
November 20, 2023

What's stopping RMG workers from getting higher wages?

Unless a holistic approach is taken, the sector will continue to fall short of international standards.

July 8, 2023
July 8, 2023

Essential Services Bill 2023: A step back for labour rights

In effect, ESMA seems to be nothing short of a joint exploitation tactic by the government and businesses to further oppress workers.

May 2, 2023
May 2, 2023

Books exploring workers’ rights in South Asia

In order to understand the background of the labour movements in South Asia or the plight of workers, here are some books to add to your reading list.

May 1, 2023
May 1, 2023

5 books to read for International Workers’ Day

Concentrating on women workers from Bangladesh, Nepal, India and Pakistan, Women and Work in South Asia also tackles the advancement of individual corporate sectors due to the involvement of women workers.

April 25, 2023
April 25, 2023

10 years on, Rana Plaza victims are still owed justice

Lack of progress in the trial process is deeply upsetting

December 23, 2022
December 23, 2022

Women’s workplace safety still neglected

Authorities must create an environment where women feel safe, can report abuse

November 1, 2022
November 1, 2022

Changes in Labour Rules will actually reduce maternity benefits

Laws and policy frameworks must be sensitive towards the rights of maternity protection

July 3, 2022
July 3, 2022

Workers, Not Martyrs

Latest survey finding on labour rights in Bangladesh is concerning

April 30, 2022
April 30, 2022

Does anyone care about the jute mill workers?

At a time when the demand for jute products in the world is increasing, and new private jute mills are being established, government workers are being handed over to the private mills.

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