Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments (DIFE)

Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments (DIFE)

A relative mourns while holding a picture of a missing person following a fire that broke out at a garment factory and a chemical warehouse in Dhaka, Bangladesh on 14 October 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Mohammad Ponir Hossain

Factory fire: When will owners, regulators be held accountable?

The chances of holding those truly responsible accountable remain slim – a trend Bangladesh has seen in industrial accidents over the past two to three decades

Fire at a readymade garment factory and a chemical warehouse in Shialbari, Mirpur in the capital on 14 October 2025. Photo: TBS

Department of inspection unaware of chemical warehouse behind deadly Mirpur fire, officials say

Case filed against 4 BAT officials over labour law violations

Case filed against 4 BAT officials over labour law violations

The Government Seal of Bangladesh

Helpline launched to address labour issues ahead of Eid

Photo: Courtesy

DIFE Service Week Starts on Sunday

Bida, DIFE train integrated teams to report observations obtained during inspection to factory authorities

Bida, DIFE train integrated teams to report observations obtained during inspection to factory authorities

Show-cause notice issued to GPH Ispat over workers’ death

Show-cause notice issued to GPH Ispat over workers’ death

Representational image. Picture: Pixabay

550 Ctg factories to be inspected to ensure workplace safety

Mukta Security provides guards without licence in Chattogram

Mukta Security provides guards without licence in Chattogram

Chevron Clinical Lab sued in Chattogram for violating Labour Act

Chevron Clinical Lab sued in Chattogram for violating Labour Act

Even newspapers of international repute like the New York Times linked the recent fire incident of Shajeeb Group (a beverage company serving the local market) with the readymade garment industry. Photo: Reuters

Watchdogs’ failure behind repeated factory fires

4 new labour inspection procedures formulated to ensure decent work environments in all enterprises

4 new labour inspection procedures formulated to ensure decent work environments in all enterprises

The unwrapping ceremony of the guideline was held on Thursday at Shromo Bhaban in Dhaka. Picture: Courtesy

Ministry formulates guideline to prevent and mitigate Covid-19 in workplace