State Minister for Labour and Employment Munnujan Sufian on Friday urged the International Labour Organization (ILO) to play an active role to fight against the coronavirus pandemic and revive the economy of the country.

The overall situation of the industrial sector, including readymade garments factories, is more satisfactory than ever as all the workers have already been paid salaries and bonuses. 

State Minister for Labour and Employment Munnujan Sufian on Monday requested the workers of state owned Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation (BJMC) to accept the closure of its 25 mills announced on Sunday, along with the so-called ‘golden handshake’ for workers, peacefully.

State Minister for Labour and Employment Munnujan Sufian on Monday directed all industry owners to pay the salary of March to their workers within April 16.   “Legal action will be taken if any owner fails to follow the directive,” she said in a statement on Monday.   The government declared general holidays to tackle the spread of coronavirus, bringing economic activities to almost a halt.