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How can Bangladesh's shrimp sector compete in premium markets? Last week, government, industry, and development partners...
21/10/2026

How can Bangladesh's shrimp sector compete in premium markets? Last week, government, industry, and development partners came together to discuss what it will take.

The high-level event "Building a Resilient and Inclusive Shrimp Supply Chain" closed a week in which four international chefs visited shrimp ghers and a processing plant in Khulna with the ILO, Monterey Bay Aquarium and TotalFood Processing (Pvt.) Ltd., a leading member of the Bangladesh Frozen Food Exporters Association (BFFEA).

Hon'ble Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir spoke about the Ministry's work on responsible business conduct and traceability. " Buyers wants to know who produced the goods, what the workers' working conditions were like, and whether the production was environmentally friendly. Therefore, it is essential to move away from paper documentation-based methods and establish an integrated, transparent digital traceability system".

Hon'ble State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salauddin Tuku focused on the ministry’s commitment to sustainable aquaculture. "The ministry remains committed to promoting sustainable aquaculture, improving production standards, and protecting aquatic ecosystem, and supporting our farmers."

Michal Krejza, Head of Cooperation, EU Delegation to Bangladesh also spoke at the event.

The first panel, on decent work as a lever for resilience and growth, discussed why a premium product still earns a small share of global shrimp value, how buyer due diligence requirements, including the EU Forced Labour Regulation, can become an opportunity rather than a threat, and how government agencies can work together to make decent work part of the investment case. The second panel on environmental sustainability and premium market access focused on two closely linked themes: how demonstrating environmentally sustainable production practices can facilitate access to premium markets and, in turn, improve farmers’ economic prospects.

Closing the event, Max Tuñón, ILO Country Director for Bangladesh, said: "What we saw in Khulna this week is that decent work and competitiveness go hand in hand. Written contracts, safe workplaces and a voice for workers make a supply chain stronger, and markets are starting to reward that."

With support from the European Union, Denmark, the Netherlands and Sweden through the Team Europe Initiative on Decent Work in Bangladesh, and from Canada.

Shubho Durga Pooja!The International Labour Organization wishes you and your loved ones a joyous, peaceful, and blessed ...
21/10/2026

Shubho Durga Pooja!

The International Labour Organization wishes you and your loved ones a joyous, peaceful, and blessed festival. May the spirit of strength and resilience celebrated during this auspicious occasion inspire us all to continue striving for social justice, equality, and decent work for everyone.

Strengthening workplaces, supporting moms.Parents who work in garment factories deserve to feel safe, supported, and res...
21/10/2026

Strengthening workplaces, supporting moms.

Parents who work in garment factories deserve to feel safe, supported, and respected. Period. 💛

The mission: help factory leaders understand what pregnant and breastfeeding workers need and why it matters for workers, their kids, and the workplace itself. 🤱

The result: 25 more factories engaged with
Better Work Bangladesh (BWB) to join it's Maternity Protection Program. 🙌

During the October 6 orientstion, factories learned about legal and operational aspects of maternity leave and benefits, breastfeeding breaks, childcare, and support for moms-to-be. The training also covered protection from discrimination and harassment, and what the law and international labour standards say.

The big takeaway? Protecting mothers isn't a nice-to-have, it's the standard. ✨ Investments in working mothers improves factory productivity and bottom lines.

Healthy moms, happy families, better workplaces. We love to see it! 🫶

When a good harvest isn’t enough 🌶️🌾In Chhotobari Para, Bhaibonchara, Khagrachari Sadar, about 350 households grow chili...
20/10/2026

When a good harvest isn’t enough 🌶️🌾

In Chhotobari Para, Bhaibonchara, Khagrachari Sadar, about 350 households grow chilies, turmeric, rice and more. But the village is remote, so many farmers rely on middlemen to reach the market, and part of the harvest is lost before it can be sold.

That is why the Chhotobari Para Shared Service Facilities Center (SSFC) matters. It is a place where farmers, artisans and small producers can use grinding, drying and packaging machines together, equipment none of them could afford on their own.

What this can mean for families:
🔹 Less of the harvest lost, and a longer shelf life for what they grow
🔹 Better packaging and quality, so products can reach wider markets
🔹 Less dependence on middlemen, and fairer prices
🔹 Training and new opportunities, especially for women and youth

The centre is owned by the community. A nine-member management committee oversees it, a local operator runs it day to day, and fees are kept low for the people it was built for, with a share set aside for repairs and upkeep so it can last.

Supported by the ILO’s ProGRESS Project, in partnership with the Government of Bangladesh and local partners. High Commission of Canada to Bangladesh is the funding partner of ProGRESS project.

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.The second meeting of the Coordination and Strat...
20/10/2026

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

The second meeting of the Coordination and Strategic Committee (CSC) brought together government representatives, private sector actors, and development partners in to discuss solutions for improving local producers’ access to camp markets, reducing payment delays, strengthening supply chains, and promoting inclusive agribusiness opportunities.

The meeting was chaired by Nazmul Islam Bhuiyan, Additional Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commissioner and Deputy Secretary, who emphasized the importance of stronger coordination among stakeholders to enhance market opportunities for local producers and support sustainable economic development in Cox’s Bazar.

Through the ILO-supported , we remain committed to advancing local economic development, inclusive market systems, and decent work opportunities for women and youth.

Ciao, Italia! 🇧🇩🤝🇮🇹This week, Randstad Italia visited Bangladesh as part of the European Union in Bangladesh-funded proj...
20/10/2026

Ciao, Italia! 🇧🇩🤝🇮🇹

This week, Randstad Italia visited Bangladesh as part of the European Union in Bangladesh-funded project ‘Supporting a Talent Partnership with Bangladesh’, implemented by the ILO. They met our partners and spent time with Talent Partnership trainees to see their skills and Italian language preparation first-hand.

And the trainees showed up. 👏

Everything happened in Italian. Randstad’s team asked the trainees what goes into a pizza, and the trainees answered confidently. During a blood pressure check, they were asked why they chose a particular arm and explained their reasoning, in Italian, while performing the task.

Randstad also asked some tricky questions. They asked whether the trainees were caregivers or nurses, and whether they could give IM or IV injections as caregivers. The trainees answered honestly: “No, we can’t.” Knowing the limits of your role is a real professional strength and a big part of safe, trusted care work.

Attitude was observed too: how the trainees listened, responded and carried themselves under pressure.

On 14 October, a working dinner brought together Randstad Italia, the EU Delegation, and the ILO to discuss employer demand, skills matching and the next steps under Article 23 of Italy’s Consolidated Immigration Act.

What happens next?
✅ Randstad will work to connect the trainees with employers based on identified needs.
✅ Online interviews with Randstad’s technical experts will follow.

What the ILO will do with the partners to strengthen skills further:
🔹 More Italian practice for the workplace, including role-plays with realistic care and hospitality situations.
🔹 Hands-on practice in clinical routines, with a focus on explaining the “why” behind each step.
🔹 Mock interviews and CV refinement using Randstad’s feedback.
🔹 Training on workplace attitude, communication and cultural orientation for Italy.
🔹 Pre-departure orientation based on ILO fair recruitment principles.

Proud of our trainees, and grateful to Randstad Italia, the EU, the Government of Italy and our partners for investing in safe, fair and skilled mobility. 🌍

29 Bangladeshi factory staff complete a year-long intensive training program, becoming certified Factory Ambassadors. 🎓(...
19/10/2026

29 Bangladeshi factory staff complete a year-long intensive training program, becoming certified Factory Ambassadors. 🎓(12 October)

29 factory professionals (14 women and 15 men) from the ready-made garment industry celebrated completion of the year-long Factory Ambassador Program. Better Work Bangladesh (BWB) held a Learning Reflection and Certificate Distribution event in Dhaka, and distributed Factory Ambassador Program Certificates. Thanks to this engagement, some of them also earned promotions at their work!

The Program runs in three phases, Learn, Apply, then Sustaining improvement. In Learn (months 1 to 3), participants do case studies, group work, and presentations. In Apply (months 4 to 9), they design improvement action plans for their factories and put them into practice with coaching from BWB Enterprise Advisers. In Sustain (months 9 to 12), they review progress, reflect on lessons, and receive feedback. Throughout, they build skills in workplace assessment, improvement and compliance, and leadership and facilitation.

The results speak for themselves. One Ambassador shared: "My biggest achievement was my promotion from Assistant Manager to Head of Department. I believe BWB helped me improve my thinking ability and develop my skills, which contributed to this success." Another Ambassador said the Program "improved their knowledge, communication, leadership and confidence, leading to a promotion and a job offer." A third noted that BWB "strengthened their interview and document review skills, boosting their motivation to take on new challenges in factory operations."

The event celebrated more than individual success. The Factory Ambassador Program helps factories own the factory improvement process, building strong internal capacity, and resolve workplace challenges directly on the factory floor through strong bipartite structures. This is also an important part of BWB's mandate to raise the labour compliance talent pool in Bangladesh beyond its own footprint.🙌

Congratulations to all 29 Factory Ambassadors! 👏

খাগড়াছড়ি শহর থেকে মাত্র ৩০ মিনিটের দূরত্বে, ছোট ছোট সবুজ দ্বীপে ঘেরা শান্ত লেকে কায়াকিং করার সুযোগ পেলে কেমন হয়?পানছ...
19/10/2026

খাগড়াছড়ি শহর থেকে মাত্র ৩০ মিনিটের দূরত্বে, ছোট ছোট সবুজ দ্বীপে ঘেরা শান্ত লেকে কায়াকিং করার সুযোগ পেলে কেমন হয়?

পানছড়ির কংচাইরী পাড়ায় আপনার জন্য অপেক্ষা করছে মায়াবিনী লেক। এক দিনেই পাবেন:
🌄 লেকের চারপাশে হাঁটা ও সেতু পেরোনোর আনন্দ
🛶 নিরাপত্তা নির্দেশনা মেনে শান্ত জলে কায়াকিং
🍽️ স্থানীয় উদ্যোক্তাদের হাতে রান্না করা পাহাড়ি ঐতিহ্যবাহী খাবার
🥭 আম ও ড্রাগন ফলের বাগানে ঘুরে বেড়ানো
🏕️ লেকপাড়ে ক্যাম্পিং ও পিকনিক
🌅 পাহাড়ের কোলে সূর্যাস্তের মুগ্ধতা

তবে সবচেয়ে সুন্দর বিষয় এখানকার মানুষ। মায়াবিনী পরিচালিত হয় স্থানীয় কমিউনিটির হাতে। তাই আপনার প্রতিটি কায়াকিং, প্রতিটি খাবার, প্রতিটি স্মারক সরাসরি স্থানীয় মানুষের আয় বাড়ায় এবং খাবার, আতিথেয়তা, গাইডিং ও সংস্কৃতিভিত্তিক নতুন নতুন জীবিকার পথ খুলে দেয়। পর্যটকদের জন্য ঐতিহ্যবাহী নৃত্যের প্রশিক্ষণও নিচ্ছে স্থানীয় একটি সাংস্কৃতিক দল।

খাগড়াছড়ি পার্বত্য জেলা পরিষদ ও জাবারাং কল্যাণ সমিতির নেতৃত্বে, আইএলও বাংলাদেশের প্রগ্রেস প্রকল্পের সহযোগিতায় এগিয়ে চলেছে এই কমিউনিটি-ভিত্তিক পর্যটন উদ্যোগ। অর্থায়নে সহযোগিতা করছে High Commission of Canada to Bangladesh

👉 সপ্তাহান্তের পরিকল্পনা তো তৈরি! এবার পরিবার ও বন্ধুদের নিয়ে এই মৌসুমেই ঘুরে আসুন মায়াবিনী লেক থেকে। আগে থেকে স্থানীয় খাবারের অর্ডার দিন, কমিউনিটির সঙ্গে উপভোগ করুন এবং লেক পরিচ্ছন্ন রাখুন।

লেকের টানে আসুন, কমিউনিটির সঙ্গে থাকুন, গল্প নিয়ে ফিরুন।

📞 বুকিং: ০১৫৫৩-৬৬৯৫৯৬, ০১৬৩২-৭৩২১৫২
📍 কংচাইরী পাড়া, পানছড়ি, খাগড়াছড়ি

☀️ A new solar-powered community cold storage is now operational in Gugrachari Bazar, Khagrachari.On Friday, Mr Daud Mia...
18/10/2026

☀️ A new solar-powered community cold storage is now operational in Gugrachari Bazar, Khagrachari.

On Friday, Mr Daud Miah, NDC, Secretary of Technical and Madrasah Education Division (TMED) inaugurated the Community Cold Storage Facility Centre, in presence of the Chairman of the Khagrachari Hill District Council. Technical Expert Nitu Prasaad Chakma explained how the off-grid system works, combining solar power, battery storage and climate-controlled refrigeration.

Farmers are already storing their vegetables there. Until now, many producers in the Chittagong Hill Tracts have had to sell straight after harvest, even when prices are low, due to lack of cold storage and to avoid spoilage. The facility provides the community more flexibility to choose when to sell, with less spoilage, better quality and stronger links to buyers and processors.

The facility will benefit 400 families, around 1,350 people, across eight villages. It will be run by a 7-member community Management Committee, including two women, with opportunities for women and youth.

Developed through the ProGRESS project with ILO Bangladesh, implemented by Khagrachari Hill District Council and funded by the High Commission of Canada to Bangladesh

Where does Bangladesh's shrimp begin, and what does it take to reach the world's best kitchens?Last week in Magurkhali, ...
17/10/2026

Where does Bangladesh's shrimp begin, and what does it take to reach the world's best kitchens?

Last week in Magurkhali, Khulna, four international chefs spent the day with shrimp farmers taking part in a programme run by the ILO, Monterey Bay Aquarium and TotalFood Processing (Pvt.) Ltd., a leading member of the Bangladesh Frozen Food Exporters Association (BFFEA). They were Yogendra Adep and Mario Tolentino of Marriott International, Brad Nelson, a culinary consultant and former VP of Marriott, and Matt Beaudin, Executive Chef of Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Farmers showed the chefs how they record each stage of production on some of the first shrimp farms ever registered in Bangladesh. They spoke about their training in labour law compliance and fundamental principles and rights at work, and about the association they are forming to give smallholders a stronger collective voice. At the gher, the chefs joined a harvest and cooked the fresh shrimp alongside farmers.

The conditions under which shrimp is produced now matter to the people who buy it. Better work, better shrimp.

The visit continued in Khulna last week and concludes with a high-level event in Dhaka on 15 October.
With support from the European Union, Denmark, the Netherlands and Sweden through the Team Europe Initiative on Decent Work in Bangladesh, and from Canada.

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