Abstract …………………………………………………………………. 02
Introduction …………………………………………………………….. 03
Labor ……………………………………………………………………. 05
Types of Labor …………………………………………………………. 05
Bangladesh Labor force ……………………………………………….. 07
Labor Rights …………………………………………………………… 10
Trade Unions in Bangladesh ………………………………………….. 17
Labor Rights under the Trade Unions ……………………………….. 18
Promotion of labor …………………………………………………….. 20
Protection of labor ……………………………………………………... 21
Conclusion …………………………………………………………….. 23
References …………………………………………………………….. 24
ABSTRACT:
The existing labor and industrial laws are in favor of the employers while not in favor of the workers in Bangladesh. In this country, the existing laws regarding laborers are primitive in nature. Lack of a proper execution system of the laws is the main cause in the ignorance of labor rights. Though they are existing in the provision of trade unions and collective bargaining agents (CBA) to preserve the workers interests, the trade unions and CBA do not perform their respective duties properly. Politicization of labor and industrial sectors, corruption of the trade union leaders and the role of CBA are responsible in this connection. So, the main purpose of this study is to explore the anomalies of labor laws in implementing labor rights as well as to suggest how to amend the existing laws or to enact new laws, in favor of workers.
Introduction:
From the very beginning of civilization the rights of laborers have been ignored and laborers have a lack of awareness of their own rights. Laborers are deprived of all kind of rights, all over the world. This deprivation puts the labor class in an extreme position, which requires them to reins tore their rights. To this they have begun to organize themselves. A Trade union is the outcome of such demands. Everyone has the right to form and to join a trade union for the protection of their interests. The labor laws have
References: Note: extensive export of labor to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, Oman, Qatar, and Malaysia; workers ' remittances estimated at $4.8 billion in 2005-06. (2009 est.)