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A Study Dissemination on ‘Assessment of Technological Transition in the Apparel Sector of Bangladesh and Its Impact on Workers’ has arranged by Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF), Solidaridad Network Asia & Brac University.  Automation had led to a 30.58% decline in the total workforce across production processes in the ready-made garment (RMG) sector with the majority […]

Bangladesh Labour Foundation – BLF with the support of European Union and Oxfam in Bangladesh organized training on Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) and Gender Based Violence (GBV) for home-based workers in the Ready-Made Garment (RMG) sector on 14-15 December, 2024. Home-based workers are the unsung heroes of the Ready-Made Garment (RMG) industry in Bangladesh,

Bangladesh Labor Federation (BLF), Department of Inspection for the Factories and Establishments (DIFE) and the Bangladesh Tanners Association (BTA) have jointly organized capacity development workshop on 14 December, 2024,  for the mid level management personnel with the newly developed Tannery Factory Inspection Checklist which will be carried out by the Labour Inspectors of DIFE. The objectives

An event commemorating the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence was attended by the Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) on December 10, 2024, at the Banani Playground in Dhaka, organized by Oxfam in Bangladesh. As part of the event, a vibrant stall was set up by BLF to showcase their Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials,

Automation is reshaping the apparel industry in Bangladesh, boosting productivity while also presenting challenges for workers. To explore the current state of automation, its effects on workers’ lives, and the sector’s readiness to embrace change, Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF), in collaboration with Solidaridad and BRAC University, is conducting a comprehensive study on automation in the