International Workers’ Day

‘Labour reforms must ensure a dignified life for workers’

Writer-researcher Altaf Parvez discusses the recommendations made by the Labour Reform Commission to improve the state of workers in the country, in a conversation with Monorom Polok of The Daily Star.

22 sectors still pay wages below poverty line

At least 22 sectors in Bangladesh continue to pay their workers much less than what is needed to meet basic human needs.

One third of RMG factories yet to implement new wage: study

In spite of a government directive given in December 2023 for increasing minimum wages in the readymade garment (RMG) sector, nearly one third of factories have failed to implement a revised pay scale, according to a new study.

Duronto TV to air special dance show on May Day

Duronto TV is set to commemorate International Workers’ Day with a special dance production titled “Nongor Tolo Tolo”. The performance blends mass songs with choreography by M R Wasek, featuring dancers from Nandankala Kendra.

May 1, 2025
May 1, 2025

‘Labour reforms must ensure a dignified life for workers’

Writer-researcher Altaf Parvez discusses the recommendations made by the Labour Reform Commission to improve the state of workers in the country, in a conversation with Monorom Polok of The Daily Star.

May 1, 2025
May 1, 2025

22 sectors still pay wages below poverty line

At least 22 sectors in Bangladesh continue to pay their workers much less than what is needed to meet basic human needs.

May 1, 2025
May 1, 2025

One third of RMG factories yet to implement new wage: study

In spite of a government directive given in December 2023 for increasing minimum wages in the readymade garment (RMG) sector, nearly one third of factories have failed to implement a revised pay scale, according to a new study.

April 30, 2025
April 30, 2025

Duronto TV to air special dance show on May Day

Duronto TV is set to commemorate International Workers’ Day with a special dance production titled “Nongor Tolo Tolo”. The performance blends mass songs with choreography by M R Wasek, featuring dancers from Nandankala Kendra.