US trade officials Brendan Lynch and Emily Ashby visited Bangladesh's Labour and Employment Adviser, Dr. M Sakhawat Hossain, on Sunday at his Secretariat office. The meeting focused on labour sector advancement, trade union registration processes, and implementing the US 11-point labour rights framework. Officials also explored ways to strengthen bilateral trade partnerships between the two nations. Dr. Sakhawat explained how Bangladesh has revised the Labour Act 2006 to meet international standards through various reform initiatives. The country plans to ratify three additional ILO conventions, which would make Bangladesh the first South Asian nation to adopt all ten fundamental ILO agreements.
Trade union registration will shift from percentage-based to numerical requirements for applicants. Anti-blacklisting measures will receive stronger legal protection under proposed amendments. Lynch commended Bangladesh's economic growth and labor sector improvements, while emphasizing the need for continued legal reforms. Both delegations agreed to expand opportunities for cooperation in the trade and investment sectors. Senior officials from both countries attended the discussions at the US Embassy.
Trade union registration will shift from percentage-based to numerical requirements for applicants. Anti-blacklisting measures will receive stronger legal protection under proposed amendments. Lynch commended Bangladesh's economic growth and labor sector improvements, while emphasizing the need for continued legal reforms. Both delegations agreed to expand opportunities for cooperation in the trade and investment sectors. Senior officials from both countries attended the discussions at the US Embassy.
