Various labour organizations are strongly protesting against a government move to amend the labour law by ignoring workers' rights and interests. As a result meeting held at the Ministry of Labour and Employment on Thursday regarding the amendment of the labour law ended without any decision. Labour leaders demanded respect for the country's existing laws to protect the rights and interests of all concerned, including workers. They said that any initiative to amend the labour law in a hurry, avoiding tripartite consultations with the Ministry of Labour, will violate the rights of workers. It is worth noting that in Bangladesh, the Workers' Profit Participation Fund (WPPF) was established by law in 2006.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 29, 2026 19:18 UTC