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flag Chief Adviser Yunus pledges labour reforms aligned with ILO standards ahead of Feb 2025 elections, backed by major parties and UN.

flag Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus reaffirmed the interim government's commitment to labour reforms aligned with ILO conventions ahead of Bangladesh's February elections. flag Speaking at a UN-hosted event in New York, he stressed that these changes are crucial for attracting foreign investment and improving the country's global economic standing. flag The gathering, attended by diplomats, UN officials, and leaders from major political parties including BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, and the Nationalist Citizens Party, highlighted broad support for reforms in workers' rights, safer working conditions, and fairer garment export pricing. flag Personal accounts, such as Dr. Tasnim Jara’s experience surviving the Rana Plaza disaster, underscored the human cost of past failures. flag Moderated by Special Envoy Lutfey Siddiqi, the dialogue reflected a cross-party consensus on the need for sustainable labour practices to ensure long-term economic growth and global competitiveness.

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