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Flags of Bangladesh and Malaysia. Photo: BSS

Malaysia seeks 'rationalisation' of recruiting agencies based on 10 criteria

Logo of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA)

BGMEA calls for reconsideration of new labour ordinance, warns of risks to industry stability and investment

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Asif Nazrul. File Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain/TBS

Bangladesh to sign landmark labour deal with Saudi Arabia in 2-3 weeks: Adviser Asif Nazrul

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Joint Working Group meeting: Malaysia, Bangladesh strengthen labour ties through key bilateral agreement

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Bangladeshi workers in Malaysia demand unpaid wages after factory closure

In 2024, Bangladeshi migrants sent remittance worth a record $26.9 billion, a 23% increase from 2023. Photo: Reuters

Malaysia asks Bangladesh to withdraw migrant labour probes

Labour leaders and workers attend a rally, marking “May Day”, in front of Baroawlia Government Primary School in Chattogram’s Sitakunda on 9 May 2025. Photo: TBS

No fair Bangladesh without fair treatment of workers: Shipbreaking labour leaders

Despite working in the largest revenue-generating industry, garment workers still struggle for fair wages and dignified working conditions. Photo: TBS

Exploited and unprotected: Why Bangladesh must fix its labour laws now

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus addressing a discussion marking the May Day and National Occupational Health and Safety Day at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre in Dhaka on 1 May 2025. Photo: UNB

Dream of New Bangladesh not possible without better conditions for workers: Yunus

Brigadier General (retd) M Sakhawat Hussain. File Photo: Collected

Adviser Sakhawat seeks mutual cooperation of development partners to ensure working environment

Nearly half of Bangladesh's working-age population outside labour force: ILO

Nearly half of Bangladesh's working-age population outside labour force: ILO

Speakers at a CPD event titled "Reform in workers’ livelihood, workplace safety and rights-related issues: An agenda for the interim government" held in Dhaka on 12 January 2025. Photo: TBS

CPD suggests new wages within a year for sectors with stagnant pay  

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Labour leaders call for unified wage structure, demands legal reforms, worker benefits