Bangladesh workers demand fair wages and labour reforms ahead of elections
A labour rights gathering in Dhaka has called on political parties to prioritise workers' demands ahead of elections. The event, held at the Bangladesh China Friendship Conference Centre, also saw the election of new leaders for Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir.
Politicians and labour leaders spoke at the congress on Friday, urging parties to include workers' issues in their election manifestos. They stressed the need for cooperation between opposition groups to push the government into enforcing labour rights.
The Sramik Karmachari Oikya Parishad (SKOP) outlined a nine-point demand list for consideration. Key requests included drafting a democratic labour law and setting a national minimum wage. Speakers also called for concrete welfare measures if parties gain power. During the same event, Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir elected Nurul Islam Saddam as president and Sibgatullah as secretary general. Their terms will run until 2026.
The congress highlighted growing pressure on political parties to address labour concerns. With new leadership in place for Chhatra Shibir, the focus now shifts to whether parties will adopt the proposed reforms. The demands include legal changes and wage guarantees for workers across the country.
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