State of the Bangladesh Economy in FY2023-24 (First Reading)
Independent Review of
RBD
Bangladesh's Development
Labour rights in Bangladesh-Commitments and concerns
Bangladesh's struggle to uphold labour rights is also evident in the
data provided by various NGOs that work for labour rights in the
country
The number of workers' unrest in Bangladesh was 431 in 2021,
dropping to 196 in 2022 (Table 6.3)
➤ Nevertheless, with the ongoing protests of workers surrounding the recently
adopted minimum wage in the RMG industry, this figure may significantly
rise in 2023
On the other hand, while Bangladesh has made notable progress in
enhancing workplace safety, particularly in the RMG industry, the overall
workplace situation in the country remains bleak, especially in non-RMG
sectors
Table 6.3: Status of Selected Labour
Rights-related Indicators
Category↓
Number of workers
died inside workplace
accidents
Number of workers
died from workplace
oppression
Number of workers
In 2021 and 2022, a total of 1053 and 1034 workers, respectively, lost their died from outside
lives due to workplace accidents in Bangladesh (Table 6.3)
workplace oppression
In 2021 In 2022
1053
1034
147
135
191
213
➤ Additionally, data indicates a concerning trend of over 130 workers annually
succumbing to oppression and violence in the workplace during both 2021
and 2022 (Table 6.3)
Number of workers'
resentments
431
196
However, the peril extends beyond the workplace, with 213 workers losing Source: BILS (2023).
their lives in 2022 due to oppression and violence outside of workplaces
(Table 6.3)
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