Speakers at a workshop on Saturday emphasised the need for amending and modifying the existing labour laws in light of advancements in technology to safeguard workers' rights.
They noted that while the current interim government has established six reform commissions on various issues, it has yet to form a labour reform commission, which is essential for protecting labor rights.
The demand came from a workshop titled ‘Amendment of Bangladesh Labour Act 2006: Protection of Workers’ Rights’ held at a hotel in the capital.
Participants highlighted that workers across various sectors continue to be deprived of their rightful entitlements.
They said that labour laws are intended to protect the rights of both employers and workers, but workers are more likely to seek redress under these laws.
Now there are 21,000 pending cases in labour courts, and the resolution of these cases is often delayed.
The speakers demanded swift disposal of these cases.
Syed Sultan Uddin Ahmed, executive director of BILS, moderated the workshop jointly organised by BILS and the Solidarity Centre.