Kalpona Akter

Kalpona Akter is a labour rights activist and president of Bangladesh Garment and Industrial Workers Federation.

What's causing the unrest among factory workers?

Kalpona Akter, labour rights activist and president of Bangladesh Garment and Industrial Workers Federation, talks to The Daily Star.

2d ago

The RMG workers’ movement requires stronger demands

We didn’t see labourers demanding the lift of restrictions on trade unions or the cessation of harassment.

2m ago

EU law offers hope, challenges for labour rights in Bangladesh

But why is it that Bangladesh can’t independently create a legal framework that protects workers' rights?

6m ago
November 3, 2024
November 3, 2024

What's causing the unrest among factory workers?

Kalpona Akter, labour rights activist and president of Bangladesh Garment and Industrial Workers Federation, talks to The Daily Star.

September 5, 2024
September 5, 2024

The RMG workers’ movement requires stronger demands

We didn’t see labourers demanding the lift of restrictions on trade unions or the cessation of harassment.

April 26, 2024
April 26, 2024

EU law offers hope, challenges for labour rights in Bangladesh

But why is it that Bangladesh can’t independently create a legal framework that protects workers' rights?