Most of Bangladesh's 80 million workers lack legal protection, says the commission chiefThe Labour Reform Commission has recommended introducing a national minimum wage and making Bangladesh’s labour laws “universal” to safeguard workers' rights across all sectors. To address labour unrest, it has also proposed creating a wage payment fund capable of covering two months’ salaries for workers in export-oriented industries. The identity of workers in every sector must be ensured.”News of workers' exploitation in both the country's export sector and local industries often makes headlines. “Every district currently has an assigned government representative to look after the welfare of informal sector workers,” he added. In addition, the commission recommends swift withdrawal of cases filed against workers during recent labour protests.
