As part of Better Work’s evolving approach to support an appropriate ‘eco-system’ for decent working conditions in every Better Work country, Better Work is planning an exciting pilot project. The project will identify or develop referral systems for workers in Bangladesh to seek access to remedy and justice, ensuring a victim centred approach and supporting organisations to strengthen their appropriate roles in the process. Please take 5 minutes to let us know your experience in Bangladesh to date and what you are looking for by filling in this survey by 4 May 2025. 

15 April, 2025As we approach the entry into force of the Hong Kong Convention (HKC) on 26 June 2025, IndustriALL and its affiliates are pushing to ensure that the transition to a compliant shipbreaking industry does not leave workers behind. In early April, two training sessions, a yard visit and a roundtable discussion took place in Chittagong, Bangladesh, bringing together workers, union leaders, employers and experts to confront the challenges and opportunities facing the sector.

Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) will introduce an employment injury scheme (EIS) to enhance social protection for EPZ workers in case of death or permanent physical disabilities due to workplace incidents.

Imran Hossain used to live with his parents in the Dombaria village of Cumilla District. Considering his parents advanced age, he decided to take a job, so that they could retire peacefully under his care. In 2018, he joined ABM Fashion and moved to Gazipur, a hub of garment factories in Bangladesh.