The much-awaited visit of the high-powered trade mission from the European Union (EU) to review the labour rights situation in Bangladesh that would determine the country’s eligibility to retain the trade benefits under everything but arms (EBA) regime is currently on.
As per media reports, the delegation on Monday and Tuesday held meetings with the rights groups and industry leaders, including Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) and Bangladesh Employers Federation (BEF).
On the first two days of the three-day visit, the EU trade mission reportedly held meetings with concerned authorities to know about the developments on full alignment of the labour law to the Export Processing Zones (EPZs) and labour rules comply with ILO conventions 87 and 98 related to right to organise and collective bargaining.
Today, the delegation is scheduled to meet Government officials.
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