Photo : CollectedDHAKA, Feb 23, 2026 (BSS) - The Ministry of Labour and Employment today held a workshop in the capital to finalize its action plan for implementing the government's electoral manifesto 2026. According to an official handout, the ministry presented a 22-point action plan at the workshop, held at its conference room in Dhaka. The ministry also aims to formulate a comprehensive labour policy, enact child labour legislation and eliminate forced labour in line with the Bangladesh Labour Act by June 30, 2026. The workshop further set a deadline of August 30, 2026, for operationalizing the Directorate of Employment to launch government-run employment exchanges at district and upazila levels. In addition, participants decided that the National Employment Strategy paper would be enacted and relevant committees formed in line with the National Employment Policy 2022 by June 30, 2026.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 23, 2026 17:42 UTC