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Logo of Human Rights Watch. Photo: Collected

UN experts flag widespread exploitation of Bangladeshi migrant workers in Malaysia: HRW

The BLF and the Bangladesh Institute of Labour Studies (BILS) jointly organised a press briefing at the National Press Club on Sunday, 9 November 2025. Photo: Collected

Labour groups demand workers’ voice in climate policymaking

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RMG Sustainability Council can now oversee labour issues too

Flags of Bangladesh and Malaysia. Photo: BSS

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

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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