Labour Day

Books exploring workers’ rights in South Asia

In order to understand the background of the labour movements in South Asia or the plight of workers, here are some books to add to your reading list.

5 books to read for International Workers’ Day

Concentrating on women workers from Bangladesh, Nepal, India and Pakistan, Women and Work in South Asia also tackles the advancement of individual corporate sectors due to the involvement of women workers.

#Facts / Interesting International Labour Day facts

Labour Day in certain countries and May Day in others, is a celebration of the hard-working labour classes. While International Labour Day or May Day is celebrated on 1 May worldwide, Labour Day in the United States is celebrated in September. On May Day, big cities all over the globe often have labour parades, and rallies. Women's rights, working conditions for immigrants, and the worsening of workers' conditions are all highlighted.

A story untold

I was born in Nabinagar thana, Brahmanbaria district (the then Comilla district). My ancestors were not involved in any kind of job or business. At one point, our insolvency reached a point where it was no longer possible for me to continue my education, so I moved to Dhaka to earn a living.

Why wages don't rise with a tighter labour market

As the US celebrated Labour Day on September 3, millions of the working majority were wondering what happened to the powerful labour unions or the promise of rising wages in a growing economy.

May Day rally in Dhaka: BNP team to meet home minister

BNP will seek cooperation from the government for holding a gathering at Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka marking Labour Day on May 1.

Workers rally on May Day in Dhaka

Amid a growing demand for a new salary structure for workers and ensuring their justified rights, the historic May Day is observed in the country.

May 2, 2023
May 2, 2023

Books exploring workers’ rights in South Asia

In order to understand the background of the labour movements in South Asia or the plight of workers, here are some books to add to your reading list.

May 1, 2023
May 1, 2023

5 books to read for International Workers’ Day

Concentrating on women workers from Bangladesh, Nepal, India and Pakistan, Women and Work in South Asia also tackles the advancement of individual corporate sectors due to the involvement of women workers.

April 20, 2023
April 20, 2023

Interesting International Labour Day facts

Labour Day in certain countries and May Day in others, is a celebration of the hard-working labour classes. While International Labour Day or May Day is celebrated on 1 May worldwide, Labour Day in the United States is celebrated in September. On May Day, big cities all over the globe often have labour parades, and rallies. Women's rights, working conditions for immigrants, and the worsening of workers' conditions are all highlighted.

May 3, 2019
May 3, 2019

A story untold

I was born in Nabinagar thana, Brahmanbaria district (the then Comilla district). My ancestors were not involved in any kind of job or business. At one point, our insolvency reached a point where it was no longer possible for me to continue my education, so I moved to Dhaka to earn a living.

September 17, 2018
September 17, 2018

Why wages don't rise with a tighter labour market

As the US celebrated Labour Day on September 3, millions of the working majority were wondering what happened to the powerful labour unions or the promise of rising wages in a growing economy.

April 22, 2018
April 22, 2018

May Day rally in Dhaka: BNP team to meet home minister

BNP will seek cooperation from the government for holding a gathering at Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka marking Labour Day on May 1.

May 1, 2017
May 1, 2017

Workers rally on May Day in Dhaka

Amid a growing demand for a new salary structure for workers and ensuring their justified rights, the historic May Day is observed in the country.