Permanent Mission of India 

Geneva

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Discussions under Institutional Section

 Agenda item GB.350/INS/14

Report by the Government of Bangladesh on progress made in the implementation of the road map to address all outstanding issues mentioned in the article 26 complaint concerning alleged nonobservance of Conventions Nos 81, 87 and 98

National Statement by India during the 350th Session of the Governing Body of ILO delivered by Ms. Barkha Tamrakar, First Secretary, Permanent Mission of India to the UN 

(Geneva, 12 March 2024)

Thank you, Chair,

We thank the Office for the background document on this agenda item and take note of the report submitted by the Government of Bangladesh on progress made in implementation of the road map to address all outstanding issues. We appreciate sincere implementation of the roadmap by the Government of Bangladesh in consultation with the social partners and in cooperation with the ILO.

2. We are pleased to note that the Government of Bangladesh has undertaken Labour law reforms resulting in significant increase in trade union registration, Labour inspection and enforcement for addressing acts of anti-union discrimination and unfair labour practices and violence against workers, including legal and administrative reforms to improve trade union activities, occupational safety, wages, skills development and labour welfare.
3. India supports the steps taken by the Government of Bangladesh to usher in reforms in the labour and employment sector of Bangladesh. Bangladesh has demonstrated commitment towards ensuring the rights of labourers, which is evident in the adoption of the Occupational Safety and Health Policy and the Domestic Worker’s Protection and Welfare Policy.
4. In view of the above transformative reforms initiated by the Bangladesh Government, we believe that the Government of Bangladesh should be supported in its endeavour to achieve the intended results of these reforms so that it percolates to the beneficiaries.
5. We believe that the ILO should support the Government of Bangladesh in its efforts to strengthen employment and labour market policies, especially in addressing the challenges that workers are facing at present.
6. We appreciate the Government of Bangladesh's strong commitment to working closely with the social partners in further promoting labour rights in the country. Government of Bangladesh may be supported by ILO in fulfilling all its commitments. We would like to request ILO Office to take cognizance of the development made and close this country case. 
7. We wish the Government of Bangladesh all success in its endeavours.

Thank You, Chair.