workplace safety
EU parliamentarians praise Bangladesh’s commitment to tackle child labour, workplace safety
Members of European Parliament (MEPs) have warmly praised Bangladesh’s determination to meet its commitment to International Labour Organisation (ILO) standards.
Bangladesh not eligible for US funds due to labour rights concerns
Bangladesh is not eligible to receive funding from the US International Development Finance Corporation because of concerns about labour rights violations.
EU parliamentarians praise Bangladesh’s commitment to tackle child labour, workplace safety
Members of European Parliament (MEPs) have warmly praised Bangladesh’s determination to meet its commitment to International Labour Organisation (ILO) standards.
Accord: blessing turns burden?
The call for suspending the operations of the Accord, an inspection and remediation platform of more than 200 global clothing retailers and brands, has been getting louder as garment factory owners are being forced to spend several billion dollars to improve workplace safety.
Educating the youth for a safe future of work is crucial
In the Asia-Pacific region, more people than anywhere else start working from a young age. As youth, they often work in hazardous and exploitative jobs to earn income for their families. Some of this work also constitutes child labour. This year, for World Day for Safety and Health at Work, the ILO is focusing on improving the working conditions of young workers as well as bringing an end to child labour.
CPD hails reform measures
The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) yesterday lauded the reforms made after the Rana Plaza disaster to ensure workers' safety at