Publications
The ILO Office in Bangladesh publishes reports, working papers, brochures and training manuals. Some of these can be downloaded directly. Others can be requested or purchased in hard copy from the ILO Library in Dhaka. Email
2022
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Rebels, victims, agents of change: The singular histories of women migrant workers
01 November 2022
The purpose of this ethnographic study is to shed light on how women view their migration and work abroad. The findings challenge conventional narratives on labour migration of women and bring out important perspectives that invaluably inform policymaking.
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Decent work Country Programme: Bangladesh 2022–26
10 October 2022
The Decent Work Country Programme sets out ILO’s programme priorities for Bangladesh for the period 2022–26.
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World Social Protection Report 2020-22: Regional companion report for Asia and the Pacific
30 August 2022
This regional companion report is intended to complement the ILO’s World Social Protection Report 2020–22. It includes a section summarizing the status of social protection worldwide, followed by a section highlighting key social protection developments, challenges and priorities for this region from a life-cycle perspective.
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Trade union organizing in Bangladesh's ready-made garment sector amidst COVID pandemic: status, challenges, and scope.
28 August 2022
The specific objectives of the study are drawn from interpreting trade union organizing, fundamentally, workers have the right to form and join organizations of their own choosing, i.e. organize as trade unions. Such organizing for the formation of trade unions is embedded in the principle of Freedom of Associations (FoA)
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Women entrepreneurs leading the way: Promoting a circular economy and more sustainable practices in the garment sector
05 July 2022
The report outlines four women leaders in Asia’s garment and textile sector who are making positive contributions to sector-specific challenges related to gender equality, environmental sustainability and industry recovery from COVID-19. The entrepreneurs share their personal and business experiences showcasing sustainable enterprises, introduction of circular economies and adopting alternative leadership styles at work.
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Implimentation of a Pilot of an Employment Injury Scheme (EIS) in Bangladesh
28 June 2022
The ILO is advocating for a Pilot EIS in Bangladesh in the ready-made garments sector, which will protect the employers from reputational risk and catatrophic loss arising from industrial accidents, and provide a periodic scheme for those injured in the workplace, as well as the dependents of deceased workers.
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Employment, wages and productivity in the Asian garment sector: Taking stock of recent trends
24 June 2022
The report takes stock of employment, wages and productivity in the Asian garment sector by exploring data and policy insights to highlight trends, patterns and ways forward for a better future of work. By utilising updated data insights, the report outlines persisting decent work deficits as the garment sector evolves, and the prioritised support needed to overcome such challenges.
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Labor migration in Asia: COVID-19 impacts, challenges, and policy responses
31 May 2022
This publication analyzes the region’s labour migration outlook, corresponding economic and policy developments, and changes caused by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. It overviews labour migration to and from different Asian economies and details policy approaches in major origin and destination economies of labour migrants.
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Poster on workplace safety
28 April 2022
A poster highlighting workplace safety
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Poster on accident law
28 April 2022
A poster highlighting on accident law
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Poster on structural safety
28 April 2022
A poster highlighting simple precautionary measures to prevent structural safety
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Poster on mechanical safety
28 April 2022
A poster highlighting simple precautionary measures to prevent mechanical safety
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Poster on fire safety
28 April 2022
A poster highlighting simple precautionary measures to prevent fire safety
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Poster on electric safety
28 April 2022
A poster highlighting simple precautionary measures to prevent electric safety
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Understanding patterns of structural discrimination of migrant and other workers in some countries of South and West Asia
19 April 2022
This background paper reviews the literature that sheds light on the structural patterns of discrimination against migrant workers in some countries of South and West Asia. It also articulates recommendations that would help officials in UN agencies, international organizations, constituents and other civil society individuals and groups, while referring to the existing evidence of structural discrimination to support the application of international labour standards.
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Promising practices, experiences and lessons learned in eliminating gender inequality in the garment sector in Asia
04 February 2022
The report highlights policies, programmes and initiatives that have been successful in closing critical gender gaps in the garment industry.
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Knowledge intensive business services (KIBS) gaps in environmental management in the textile and garment sector: Project highlights: Bangladesh
01 February 2022
The Decent Work in the Garment Supply Chains in Asia (DWGSCA) project funded by the Swedish International Development Corporation Agency (SIDA) aims to support decent work and sustainability in the garment sector.
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National Plan of Action on Occupational Safety and Health (2021-2030)
27 January 2022
2021
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Extending social health protection: Accelerating progress towards Universal Health Coverage in Asia and the Pacific
07 December 2021
This regional report documents and analyses country experiences and lessons on the extension of social health protection coverage in the Asia and the Pacific region. It provides a detailed account of progress made, challenges encountered and remaining coverage gaps, and explores their root causes.
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Risk Assessment and Monthly & Quarterly Checks
20 October 2021