The โ๐๐ผ๐๐ป๐๐ฟ๐ ๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐๐: ๐ฆ๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐ป๐ด๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ง๐ผ๐ด๐ฒ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ช๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฆ๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐๐๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐โ Dissemination Workshop was jointly organized by Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) and Bangladesh Institute of Labour Studies (BILS), in collaboration with Mondiaal FNV and WageIndicator Foundation, on 4 October 2026 to share the findings of the Decent Work Due Diligence Check (DWDDC) Survey with employersโ associations from the RMG, Tannery, Leathergoods & Footwear sectors.
The workshop was organized under the Decent Work Due Diligence Bangladesh (DWDDB) Project, with support from the European Union in Bangladesh, bringing together key representatives from employersโ associations and stakeholders to strengthen dialogue on decent work, responsible business conduct, and sustainable industries in Bangladesh.
Strengthening Decent Work and Responsible Business
The workshop focused on sharing evidence from the DWDDC Survey and fostering dialogue on how enterprises can better understand and respond to evolving international regulations, due diligence requirements, and responsible business expectations.
Representatives from major employersโ associations participated in the discussion, including Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers & Exporters Association (BKMEA), Bangladesh Finished Leather, Leather Goods and Footwear Exportersโ Association (BFLLFEA), Bangladesh Tanners Association (BTA), Footwear Leathergoods & Accessories Exporters Association (FLAXA), and Bangladesh Employersโ Federation (BEF).
Key Discussions
- Sharing key findings and insights from the Decent Work Due Diligence Check (DWDDC) Survey
- Reflecting the business challenges faced by enterprises alongside workersโ voices and workplace realities
- Strengthening the capacity of businesses to understand and respond to evolving international regulations and due diligence requirements
- Promoting responsible business conduct and practical approaches to advancing decent work
- Strengthening collaboration and meaningful dialogue among employers, workers, and other stakeholders
- Exploring opportunities to integrate relevant recommendations into business and workplace practices
Employer association representatives expressed their willingness to remain engaged with the initiative, collaborate in future dialogue, and explore opportunities to translate relevant recommendations into practical business and workplace practices.
The discussion reaffirmed the importance of evidence-based dialogue, meaningful stakeholder engagement, and collective action in advancing decent work, responsible business conduct, and sustainable industries in Bangladesh.