May Day

Work together to build new Bangladesh, CA urges workers-owners

He made the call while speaking at a function marking May Day and National Occupational Health and Safety Day

BTV to air ‘John Henry’ tonight to celebrate a workers' spirit

“John Henry” was written by playwright Zamiur Rahman Lemon in 1985, inspired by the song “Naam Tar Chilo John Henry” by artiste Hemanga Biswas. Lemon has now thus reimagined the play for television.

Films that portray the lives of workers: Must-watch titles this May Day

International Workers’ Day, observed today, marks a historic day steeped in the struggles and sacrifices of workers across the world. Over the years, writers in every language have penned poems, novels, and stories about labour movements, while musicians have voiced their solidarity through songs. Equally powerful are the cinematic portrayals of working-class lives—films that go beyond mere entertainment to provoke thought and reflection.

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.

Public servants to enjoy extended breaks with back-to-back holidays

This will be followed by the regular weekend on Friday and Saturday, granting government staff a three-day break

Labour, Life, and Liberation: The Emancipatory Significance of May Day

May Day is customarily credited with originating in 1886 from the eight-hour workday movement in the United States, but the Polish-German Marxist revolutionary Rosa Luxemburg provides a distinct perspective on its genesis.

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 Day / Making Bangladeshi workers safe for capitalism

If fast fashion must dominate the “national interest,” then at the very least we must compel the state apparatuses to play a truly mediating role on behalf of “the nation.

May 1, 2025
May 1, 2025

Work together to build new Bangladesh, CA urges workers-owners

He made the call while speaking at a function marking May Day and National Occupational Health and Safety Day

May 1, 2025
May 1, 2025

BTV to air ‘John Henry’ tonight to celebrate a workers' spirit

“John Henry” was written by playwright Zamiur Rahman Lemon in 1985, inspired by the song “Naam Tar Chilo John Henry” by artiste Hemanga Biswas. Lemon has now thus reimagined the play for television.

May 1, 2025
May 1, 2025

Films that portray the lives of workers: Must-watch titles this May Day

International Workers’ Day, observed today, marks a historic day steeped in the struggles and sacrifices of workers across the world. Over the years, writers in every language have penned poems, novels, and stories about labour movements, while musicians have voiced their solidarity through songs. Equally powerful are the cinematic portrayals of working-class lives—films that go beyond mere entertainment to provoke thought and reflection.

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.

April 26, 2025
April 26, 2025

Public servants to enjoy extended breaks with back-to-back holidays

This will be followed by the regular weekend on Friday and Saturday, granting government staff a three-day break

May 1, 2024
May 1, 2024

Labour, Life, and Liberation: The Emancipatory Significance of May Day

May Day is customarily credited with originating in 1886 from the eight-hour workday movement in the United States, but the Polish-German Marxist revolutionary Rosa Luxemburg provides a distinct perspective on its genesis.

April 1, 2024
April 1, 2024
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

Making Bangladeshi workers safe for capitalism

If fast fashion must dominate the “national interest,” then at the very least we must compel the state apparatuses to play a truly mediating role on behalf of “the nation.

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.