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Bangladesh Trade Union Platform for Migrant Workers starts operation [The Business Post] 18-09-2024

Bangladesh Deadly explosion at shipyard in Bangladesh [IndustriALL] 13-09-2024

Bangladesh 28 journalists under investigation [IFJ] 10-09-2024

Bangladesh What's driving the sudden surge in workers' protests at Bangladesh clothing industry? [BD News 24] 07-09-2024

Bangladesh Labour unrest intensifies [Daily Star] 05-09-2024

Bangladesh Army-police drive begins as over 100 RMG factories shut amid protests by outsiders, workers [The Business Standard] 04-09-2024

Bangladesh Journalist assaulted by paramilitary [IFJ] 03-09-2024

Bangladesh Affiliates seek to hold dialogue with interim government [IndustriALL] 31-08-2024

Bangladesh Two journalists arrested and harassed [IFJ] 28-08-2024

Bangladesh Outlet attacked as broadcaster suspended [IFJ] 23-08-2024

Other news

American trade platforms demand reforms to protect labour rights 2024-09-19 [The Daily Star]

Trade Union Platform for Migrant Workers starts operation 2024-09-18 [The Business Post]

Garment workers mobilize for wages withheld due to national shutdown 2024-09-14 [peoples dispatch]

Deadly explosion at shipyard in Bangladesh 2024-09-13 [IndustriALL]

28 journalists under investigation 2024-09-10 [IFJ]

What's driving the sudden surge in workers' protests at Bangladesh clothing industry? 2024-09-07 [BD News 24]

Bus strike called off in Kushtia after 12 hours 2024-09-07 [The Daily Star]

Labour unrest intensifies 2024-09-05 [Daily Star]

Bangladesh factories close after protests: Police 2024-09-05 [CNA]

Army-police drive begins as over 100 RMG factories shut amid protests by outsiders, workers 2024-09-04 [The Business Standard]

Journalist assaulted by paramilitary 2024-09-03 [IFJ]

Affiliates seek to hold dialogue with interim government 2024-08-31 [IndustriALL]

Two journalists arrested and harassed 2024-08-28 [IFJ]

Outlet attacked as broadcaster suspended 2024-08-23 [IFJ]

Bangladesh Garment Workers: Hopeful, Cautious For more info 2024-08-20 [Solidarity Center]

Twenty journalists injured in Chittagong Press Club attack 2024-08-19 [IFJ]

Global unions urge brands to stand by Bangladeshi workers 2024-08-18 [The New Age]

Global UNI and IndustriALL urge fashion brands to continue commitments to workers in Bangladesh 2024-08-16 [UNI Global Union]

Garment workers call for justice in the wake of mass uprising 2024-08-15 [UNI Global Union]

Opinion: Healthcare staff must return to work 2024-08-14 [The Daily Star]

Garment workers in Bangldesh protest exploitative conditions 2024-08-12 [AICCTU]

Global UNI Global Union’s statement on the situation in Bangladesh 2024-08-08 [UNI Global Union]

Bangladesh in crisis: IndustriALL calls for peace, democracy and justice 2024-08-07 [IndustriALL]

Police declare nationwide strike 2024-08-07 [The Express-Tribune]

Police Association Declares Strike: Statement 2024-08-07 [Barron's]

Police employee association enforces strike 2024-08-07 [The Tribune]

IFJ demands protections for media workers as political instability continues 2024-08-07 [IFJ]

https://www.leathermag.com/news/tannery-workers-union-calls-for-new-minimum-wage/ 2024-08-05 [Leather]

ITUC condemns violence and supports union calls for investigations 2024-08-03 [ITUC]

Two more journalists killed, hundreds injured as riots rage 2024-07-31 [IFJ]

PSI statement on repression in Bangladesh and need to strengthen Quality Public Services 2024-07-28 [PSI]

Solidarity with the people of Bangladesh 2024-07-28 [WFTU]

BWI condemns state violence against job quota protests killing over 100 2024-07-27 [BWI]

Garment workers in Bangladesh continue to suffer 2024-07-24 [IndustriALL]

Journalist killed as protests rage 2024-07-23 [IFJ]

Bangladesh army enforces curfew as student-led protests spiral 2024-07-22 [Radio New Zealand International]

Violence breaks out at Bangladesh anti-quota protests, government orders probe into killings 2024-07-19 [Reuters]

Cargo piles up at HSIA as C & F agents observe strike for three days 2024-07-17 [The Daily Star]

Palli Bidyut employees continue strike 2024-07-11 [The Daily Star]

NSEF Bangladesh’s advocacy efforts bring in six new unions 2024-06-16 [UNI]

Two journalists attacked on duty 2024-06-03 [IFJ]

Bangladesh’s Employment Injury Scheme to include commuting accidents 2024-05-27 [IndustriALL]

International labour standards a vital toolbox for Bangladesh’s sustainable development prospects 2024-05-07 [ILO]

15% workers concent will be enough to form unions 2024-05-05 [The Daily Star]

Workers demand minimum wage for all, workplace safety 2024-05-03 [The New Age]

No progress without workers’ inclusion 2024-05-03 [The Daily Star]

Remembering dead and injured workers on April 28, food and agricultural unions in Bangladesh demand protection of workers' safety & health as a fundamental right 2024-04-29 [IUF Asia/Pacific]

No more Rana Plaza'a-No more blood for profit 2024-04-26 [WFTU]

Europe Rana Plaza anniversary: MEPs must support due diligence today! 2024-04-25 [UNI Global Union]

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