Dhaka: Labor Reform Commission head Syed Sultan Uddin Ahmed has emphasized the potential of presenting Bangladesh as a dignified and powerful nation by fortifying labor rights. He made these remarks while addressing reporters at Labour Bhaban in the city’s Bijoy Nagar.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Labor Reform Commission had earlier submitted its report to Chief Advisor Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna. The interim government established the 10-member Labor Reform Commission on November 17, 2024, appointing Syed Sultan Uddin Ahmed, the executive director of the Bangladesh Institute of Labour Studies (BILS), as its chief.
Sultan Ahmed stated that labor sector reforms are crucial for establishing a society free from discrimination. He highlighted that the fair transformation of living standards for eight crore working people could only be achieved through the implementation of the commission’s recommendations. The commission’s report contains 25 main recommendations addressing various aspects of labor reform.
Ahmed further elaborated on the aspirations rooted in Bangladesh’s history, stating that the main goals of the Liberation War and the student-led mass uprising in July-August 2024 were to create a just society free from discrimination. In line with these aspirations, the interim government formed the Labor Reform Commission to propose necessary reforms to ensure workers’ rights and welfare.
The commission, marking a significant point in Bangladesh’s 54 years of independence, underscores the importance of prioritizing labor and workers’ rights to tackle existing inequalities in the labor sector.