18/06/2026
On the occasion of International Domestic Workers Day, a National Consultation on “Strengthening Protection and Labour Rights of Domestic Workers in Bangladesh” was held in collaboration with the Domestic Workers Rights Network (DWRN).
The consultation featured the presentation of a 10-point demand by a domestic worker, highlighting key measures needed to ensure the rights, protection, and dignity of domestic workers in Bangladesh. This was followed by an engaging dialogue among domestic workers, trade union leaders, and representatives from civil society organizations (CSOs).
During the discussion, domestic workers directly voiced their concerns, experiences, and demands to trade union leaders and other stakeholders, calling for stronger legal protections, recognition of their work, fair working conditions, and the effective implementation of policies that safeguard their rights and dignity. The consultation provided an important platform for collective reflection and commitment toward advancing decent work and social justice for domestic workers.
Ambassade de France au Bangladesh - French Embassy in Dhaka
UN Women Bangladesh Migrant Forum in Asia Migrant Forum Asia Mfa Oxfam in Bangladesh European Union in Bangladesh Embassy of Switzerland in Bangladesh United Nations Development Programme in Bangladesh IOM Bangladesh Embassy of Sweden in Dhaka