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Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) has organized two days long study circle Leadership Training with Potential Male- Female Leaders and youth workers from local RMG at Keraniganj, Dhaka. The Training aims to empower workers with leadership skills and knowledge that are essential for improving their roles within the local RMG industry, fostering a more productive and […]

Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) recently organized a transformative training program on Just Climate, Energy & Tech Transition in the RMG sector in BangladeshWith the growing impact of climate change and automation on workers’ lives, the objective was clear: build the capacity of national and sectoral-level trade union leaders to engage in informed advocacy and ensure

Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) recently conducted a comprehensive week-long staff capacity development training focused on key thematic areas including Safeguarding Policy, Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Just Transition, and Child Labour. The aim of the training was to review existing practices, build deeper understanding, and strengthen the capacity of our team members to respond more effectively to

This International Women’s Day, Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) proudly celebrated the achievements and struggles of women workers through vibrant, inclusive programs held across National Press Club, Keraniganj, Savar, and the Ashulia. From home-based RMG workers to tannery workers, women from diverse sectors joined rallies, discussion meetings, sports competitions, and human chains—demonstrating unity, power, and purpose.

Hidden Struggles of Home-Based RMG Workers: Low Wages, Job Insecurity, and Lack of Legal Protection in Bangladesh’s Supply ChainOn 26 February 2025 – Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) organized a national dialogue event and disseminated a study “Assessment on the Socio-economic Condition of Home-Based Ready-Made Garment Workers (HBRMGWs) in the RMG Supply Chain” at the capital

Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF), under the SMEP Project conducted Training on newly developed DIFE Tannery Sector Inspection Checklist-Based Compliance Register/Documents Preparation & Updating for Bangladesh Tanners Association members factories at the Tannery Industrial Estate, Savar. The project is jointly supported by Ethical Trading Initiative UK, Ethical Trading Initiative Bangladesh, Mondiaal FNV versterkt werknemers wereldwijd and

Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) has conducted Training on Menstrual and Personal Hygiene for women leaders and potential women leaders in the Keraniganj informal RMG sector on 21 February, 2025 at CCD Center, Keraniganj, Dhaka. Women in the informal RMG sector, especially in Keraniganj, face significant challenges related to menstrual health and personal hygiene due to

Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF), under the SMEP Project, successfully conducted Training on newly developed DIFE Tannery Sector Inspection Checklist-Based Compliance Register/Documents Preparation & Updating at BFLLFEA on February 20, 2025. The project is jointly supported by Ethical Trading Initiative UK, Ethical Trading Initiative Bangladesh, Mondiaal FNV versterkt werknemers and funded by Foreign, Commonwealth and Development

A validation workshop was organized by Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) on February 16, 2025, to validate the findings of a baseline study on home-based RMG workers in Bangladesh. The study was conducted as part of the project “Promoting Decent Work and Organizing for Targeted Home-Based RMG Workers (HBRMGWs) Engaged in Formal RMG,” with funding provided

A workshop on Improving Environmental and Social Condition in the Savar Tannery Estate, Bangladesh was held on 6 February, 2025. Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF), in collaboration with ETI Bangladesh and BFLLFEA (Bangladesh Finished Leather, Leather Goods, and Footwear Exporters’ Association), organized this comprehensive workshop aimed at enhancing environmental sustainability and social compliance in the tannery