Bangladesh Labour Foundation - BLF

17/05/2026

On 16 May 2026, a Joint Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) and the IndustriALL Bangladesh Council (IBC) to strengthen collaboration on labour rights, Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD), living wage advocacy, and Just Transition within Bangladesh’s RMG, leather, and footwear sectors.

To promote decent work, sustainable industrial relations, climate justice, and a worker-centered development approach, BLF and IBC will jointly implement a range of activities under this MoU.

The collaboration will be implemented through the projects “Decent Work Due Diligence Bangladesh” and “Transformation to an Inclusive and Accountable Garments Sector,” with the aim of amplifying workers’ voices and strengthening an inclusive, accountable, and rights-based industry in Bangladesh.

গতকাল ১৬ মে ২০২৬ তারিখে বাংলাদেশ লেবার ফাউন্ডেশন (BLF) এবং ইন্ডাস্ট্রিঅল বাংলাদেশ কাউন্সিল (IBC)-এর মধ্যে একটি যৌথ সমঝোতা স্মারক (MoU) স্বাক্ষরিত হয়েছে। বাংলাদেশের তৈরি পোশাক, চামড়া ও জুতা শিল্পে শ্রমিক অধিকার, মানবাধিকারভিত্তিক ডিউ ডিলিজেন্স (HRDD), ন্যায্য মজুরি এবং জাস্ট ট্রানজিশন বিষয়ে যৌথভাবে কাজ করার লক্ষ্যে এই সমঝোতা স্মারক স্বাক্ষরিত হয়।

“Decent Work Due Diligence Bangladesh” এবং “Transformation to an Inclusive and Accountable Garments Sector” প্রকল্পের মাধ্যমে এই সমঝোতা স্মারকে প্রস্তাবিত কাজ সমুহ বাস্তবায়িত হবে। যার মূল উদ্দেশ্য থাকবে শ্রমিকদের কণ্ঠস্বরকে আরও জোরালো করা এবং বাংলাদেশে একটি অন্তর্ভুক্তিমূলক, জবাবদিহিমূলক ও অধিকারভিত্তিক শিল্পখাত গড়ে তোলা।

14/05/2026

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗹 (𝗪𝗣𝗣)

Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) in partnership with Mondiaal FNV , WageIndicator Foundation, Bangladesh Institute of Labour Studies-BILS and supported by the European Union, is implementing the project named “Decent Work Due Diligence Bangladesh (DWDDB).”

Under this initiative, an action named Worker's Priority Poll (WPP), which is a large-scale data collection initiative designed to capture the most pressing concerns of workers across key industrial sectors in Bangladesh, including ready-made garments (RMG), tanneries, and leather goods & footwear sectors, contributing to rightsholder's engagement in the Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) process.
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Following that, on 13 May 2026, Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) organized a half-day “Sensitization Workshop on Worker’s Priority Poll (WPP) with Trade Unions”.

The workshop brought together more than 40 trade union leaders including seniors, women, and youth from trade union federations of IndustryAll Bangladesh Council (IBC), Sramik Karmachari Oikya Parishad (SKOP), and Tannery Workers Union (TWU).

The workshop focused on:
* Developing a foundational understanding of the Worker’s Priority Poll (WPP).
* Exploring how trade unions can utilize evidence-based data for advocacy, social dialogue, and tripartite negotiations.
* Gathering insights from trade union leaders on effective WPP implementation approaches.
* Discussing how trade unions can support WPP survey and outreach strategies.

Trade union leaders highly appreciated the WPP approach and emphasized its importance in echoing workers’ voices through evidence-based engagement. Participants also expressed their strong commitment to supporting the effective implementation of the WPP survey process.

The workshop marked an important step toward promoting inclusive social dialogue, strengthening trade union engagement, and advancing decent work in Bangladesh.

12/05/2026

📢 Call for Applications - Consultancy Opportunity

Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF), in partnership with Mondiaal FNV and WageIndicator Foundation, and supported by the European Union, is inviting applications from experienced consultants/consultancy firms for the Worker’s Priority Poll (WPP) under the Decent Work Due Diligence Bangladesh (DWDDB) Project (2025–2029).

Click here to view ToR-
https://hotjobs1.bdjobs.com/bangladesh-labour-foundation--blf-/ToR-30.pdf

⏳ Duration: 45 days (Phase 1)
📅 Application Deadline: 31 May 2026
📧 Submission Email: [email protected]
📝 Subject Line: Application for Worker’s Priority Poll (WPP) – [Organization/Consultant name] – DWDDB Project

👥 We are looking for applicants with experience in:
Large-scale data collection
Online/social media-based surveys
Worker engagement initiatives
Research and field coordination

09/05/2026

On this Europe Day, BLF extends sincere gratitude to the European Union and our partners across Europe for standing beside the people and workers of Bangladesh

Your solidarity and partnership continue to support meaningful work on workers’ rights, climate justice, gender equality, social protection, and inclusive development.

Together, we move forward with shared values of dignity, justice, and humanity.

Happy Europe Day 2026!

07/05/2026

Building stronger systems for Responsible Business Conduct requires more than compliance, it requires shared vision, strategic thinking, and institutional capacity.

Over the past three days (4th May to 6th May, 2026) , Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) organized an intensive Staff Capacity Building Workshop on Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) and Strategic Roadmap Development at Manikganj with the support of Mondiaal FNV.

The workshop brought together participants from Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF), Bangladesh Institute of Labour Studies-BILS, and Awaj Foundation to strengthen collective understanding of HRDD, responsible supply chains, worker rights, and long-term organizational strategy.

Throughout the sessions, participants engaged in:
• In-depth discussions on HRDD frameworks and evolving global regulations.
• Supply chain risk identification and stakeholder mapping exercises.
• Strategic planning sessions to align organizational priorities with workers’ rights and just transition principles.
• Interactive group works on remedy mechanisms, prevention strategies, and accountability systems.
• Reflection on Bangladesh’s labour realities within the context of climate vulnerability, informal work, and global sourcing practices.

What made the workshop especially valuable was the collaborative learning environment. Representatives from different organizations shared field experiences, practical challenges, and innovative approaches to advancing labour rights in Bangladesh.

As global expectations around business and human rights continue to evolve, strengthening institutional readiness and cross-organizational collaboration has become increasingly important.

This workshop helps to build technical understanding and a shared commitment toward dignified work, ethical supply chains, and sustainable transition pathways.

01/05/2026

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01/05/2026

✊ May Day 2026 | Celebration in Keraniganj with Informal RMG Workers

On this May Day, Bangladesh Labour Foundation - BLF, with the support of Mondiaal FNV versterkt werknemers wereldwijd, stood in solidarity with informal RMG workers in Keraniganj—one of the most critical yet often invisible hubs of Bangladesh’s garment supply chain.

Workers from small workshops, home-based units, and subcontracting tiers came together to celebrate their strength and raise their voices for fair wages, safe working conditions, and recognition of their rights. The programme also highlighted the urgent need to address child labour, which continues to persist in hidden parts of the supply chain due to poverty, lack of regulation, and limited access to education.

This May Day serves as a reminder that a truly sustainable and responsible supply chain must be worker-centred and inclusive, ensuring dignity, protection, and opportunities for all.

No worker should be invisible. No child should be left behind. ✊

01/05/2026

✊ May Day 2026 | From Bangladesh to the World: Celebrating Workers’ Strength and Dignity

On the occasion of International Labour Day 2026, Bangladesh Labour Foundation - BLF, with the support of Mondiaal FNV versterkt werknemers wereldwijdi, stood in solidarity with Ready-Made Garment (RMG) workers and supply chain workers through a rally and programme in Dhaka.

From factory floors to subcontracting units and informal workplaces, workers across the supply chain came together to raise a unified voice. While Bangladesh’s RMG sector continues to power global markets, many workers, especially in lower tiers, still face low wages, unsafe conditions, and limited protection.

This May Day, workers called for fair and living wages, safe and healthy workplaces, freedom of association, and stronger accountability through Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) across global supply chains.

BLF remains committed to advancing worker-driven due diligence and inclusive labour governance—ensuring dignity, rights, and justice for all workers.

A just future of work must be worker-centred—across every link of the supply chain. ✊

01/05/2026

মহান মে দিবস ২০২৬

International Labour Day 2026

Tannery Workers demand living wages, safe and healthy working conditions, effective implementation of labour laws, and the right to organise. At the same time, strong calls were made for Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) across global supply chains—ensuring that no worker is exposed to exploitation, unsafe conditions, or neglect.

01/05/2026

Happy May Day 2026

On the occasion of International Labour Day 2026, the Tannery Workers Union and the tannery workers in the Savar Tannery Industrial Estate came together in a powerful rally and gathering, raising their voices for dignity, safety, and rights at work.

Bangladesh Labour Foundation - BLF, Mondiaal FNV versterkt werknemers wereldwijd, Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) Bangladesh, and ETI UK stood in solidarity with tannery workers

Workers highlighted their urgent demands for living wages, job security, safe and healthy working conditions, effective implementation of labour laws, and the right to organise. At the same time, strong calls were made for Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) across supply chains, ensuring that no worker is exposed to exploitation, unsafe conditions, or neglect.

This initiative is supported under the SMEP Programme, which promotes responsible business practices, worker protection, and sustainable development in the tannery sector through joint efforts and social dialogue.

This May Day, the message is clear:

Workers’ rights must be at the centre of supply chains.
Without accountability, there is no justice.

✊ Solidarity with tannery workers.