[Bangladesh] Government will include domestic workers in new labour law

In Bangladesh, Labour Secretary AHM Shafiquzzaman has announced that the government will include domestic workers in the country’s new labour law, which is expected by October 2025, Dhaka Tribune reports.

He also highlighted the government’s commitment to improving rights and working conditions.

Mr Shafiquzzaman reportedly made the remarks on August 20 while addressing the National Coordination Meeting on Domestic Workers’ Rights, in Dhaka.

Oxfam, CAMPE, and the International Labour Organization (ILO) jointly organised the event, with support from Global Affairs Canada, the European Union and the Ministry of Labour and Employment.

The event’s speakers reportedly emphasised the need for better coordination mechanisms, effective implementation of the Labour Reform Commission’s recommendations and greater recognition of domestic workers as part of the skilled workforce.

Key recommendations included forming a dedicated forum for coordination, including domestic workers in the national census, ensuring maternity leave and childcare facilities, providing skills training and conducting a nationwide survey through the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS).

Special guests at the meeting reportedly included representatives from the Canadian High Commission, the European Union, ILO and the Bangladesh Labour Federation.

Syeda Monira Sultana, Senior Programme Officer of ILO Bangladesh, stressed the importance of continued collaboration to uphold the dignity and rights of domestic workers.

Source: Dhaka Tribune

In Bangladesh, Labour Secretary AHM Shafiquzzaman has announced that the government will include domestic workers in the country’s new labour law, which is expected by October 2025, Dhaka Tribune reports.

He also highlighted the government’s commitment to improving rights and working conditions.

Mr Shafiquzzaman reportedly made the remarks on August 20 while addressing the National Coordination Meeting on Domestic Workers’ Rights, in Dhaka.

Oxfam, CAMPE, and the International Labour Organization (ILO) jointly organised the event, with support from Global Affairs Canada, the European Union and the Ministry of Labour and Employment.

The event’s speakers reportedly emphasised the need for better coordination mechanisms, effective implementation of the Labour Reform Commission’s recommendations and greater recognition of domestic workers as part of the skilled workforce.

Key recommendations included forming a dedicated forum for coordination, including domestic workers in the national census, ensuring maternity leave and childcare facilities, providing skills training and conducting a nationwide survey through the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS).

Special guests at the meeting reportedly included representatives from the Canadian High Commission, the European Union, ILO and the Bangladesh Labour Federation.

Syeda Monira Sultana, Senior Programme Officer of ILO Bangladesh, stressed the importance of continued collaboration to uphold the dignity and rights of domestic workers.

Source: Dhaka Tribune