Bangladesh and the US have discussed how the North American country can support Bangladeshi implementation of commitments to improve labour rights protections and further economic cooperation between the two countries.
On Thursday, Prime Minister's Adviser for Private Industry and Investment Salman F Rahman and US Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W Fernandez led the Bangladesh and US delegations at the inaugural meeting of the US-Bangladesh Labor Working Group.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed collaboration and assistance to Bangladesh as it takes further steps to implement the requirements developed by Bangladesh for its International Labor Organization roadmap and adhere to internationally recognised labour rights, according to the office of the Spokesperson of the US Department of State.