International Labour Organization & Bangladesh

International Labour Organization: The International Labour Organization hosts the International Labour Conference, where Bangladesh was elected Vice-President, demonstrating its role in global labor governance.

Bangladesh: Bangladesh has been unanimously elected as a Vice-President of the 114th International Labour Conference, which is a significant diplomatic achievement and reflects international confidence in its role in global labor governance.

International Labour Organization: The International Labour Organization had long criticized the Kafala system, advocating for reforms to protect migrant workers' rights.

Bangladesh: A significant number of Bangladeshi migrant workers in Saudi Arabia are among the 13 million foreign workers who will benefit from the new labor reforms.

International Labour Organization: The International Labour Organization sets regulations that Vietnam claims to comply with, highlighting the international standards relevant to the forced labor allegations. Its role is primarily as a reference point for labor practices.

Bangladesh: Bangladesh>>> is among the countries facing a proposed 10% additional tariff for not effectively enforcing a prohibition on forced labor imports.

International Labour Organization: The ILO's forced labor statistics were cited in the context of the tariff justification.

Bangladesh: Bangladesh faces a 10% tariff; its garment industry may be affected.

International Labour Organization: Cited for data on gender wage gap in Pakistan.

Bangladesh: Sent Women and Children Affairs Minister Abu Zafar Md. Zahid Hossain.

International Labour Organization: The International Labour Organization adopted the first international agreement on safeguarding digital platform workers, establishing global standards for the gig economy.