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flag Bangladesh becomes first South Asian nation to ratify all 10 ILO labor conventions, citing Rana Plaza tragedy.

flag Bangladesh has ratified three major International Labour Organization conventions on workplace safety, health, and protection from violence and harassment, becoming the first South Asian nation to adopt all 10 ILO fundamental conventions. flag The move, signed by Labour and Employment Adviser Brigadier General (Retd) Dr M Sakhawat Hossain in the presence of Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, marks a historic step toward better labor rights. flag Yunus linked the decision to the 2013 Rana Plaza disaster, stressing the need for strong implementation. flag The ILO pledged ongoing support, including recommendations from the Labour Law Reform Commission and efforts to promote a cross-party labor charter ahead of elections.

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