United News of Bangladesh

Labour and Employment Adviser Brig Gen (Retd) M Sakhawat Hussain has attended a meeting of labour ministers of Asia-Pacific Group (ASPAG) countries on the sidelines of the 113th International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland. Joining the meeting on Wednesday, the adviser said Asia-Pacific accounts for 60 per cent of the global labour force and contributes 40 per cent to the world GDP. But this region is grappling with numerous challenges including informality, lack of social protection and the adverse impacts of climate change, he said. Anti-graft campaigners urge UK to act on suspected Bangladeshi dirty money Focusing on Bangladesh’s progress, the adviser said Bangladesh has been working to amend the Labour Act 2006, simplify trade union registration, and improve workplace conditions for workers under the leadership of Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus. Besides, skill development and employment generation for the youth remain top priorities of the Bangladesh government, he added. ILO Director General Gilbert F. Houngbo, Labour Secretary AHM Shafiquzzaman, BEPZA Executive Chairman Maj Gen Abul Kalam Mohammad Ziaur Rahman and Additional IGP Gazi Mozammel Hoque, among others, were also present, said a PID handout on Thursday.