Rajshahi: Labour and Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury left here today for Geneva to attend the 356th Governing Body Meeting of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Switzerland. Prime Minister’s Adviser Mahdi Amin will also reach Geneva today to attend the meeting, a handout said.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Labour and Employment Secretary Md Abdur Rahman Tarafdar and other members of the Bangladesh delegation have already reached Geneva. The itinerary indicates that the minister and adviser will engage in bilateral meetings with labour ministers from different countries and ILO high-ranking officials, in addition to participating in the main session of the ILO.
The main session of the meeting will focus on the actions taken by the government to advance the labour sector in Bangladesh, enhance employment opportunities, and implement international labour standards. The Bangladesh delegation is scheduled to return home on April 4, 2026.