Dhaka, Thursday, Jul 16, 2026
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has said that meaningful labour reforms are crucial to attract large-scale foreign direct investment (FDI) in Bangladesh, reaffirming the Interim Government’s commitment to implement key changes in line with International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions before the upcoming national elections in February.He made the remarks while attending a high-level dinner hosted at the Bangladesh Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York on Thursday night, where diplomats, UN officials, and senior political figures from Bangladesh joined for a focused dialogue on labour laws, workers’ rights, and ongoing reform efforts in the country.The discussion, moderated by Lutfey Siddiqi, Special Envoy to the Chief Adviser, included comments from the Director-General of the ILO and senior representatives from various UN agencies. Participants commented on the broader implications of labour reform for Bangladesh’s economic future and international standing.Leaders from three major political parties in Bangladesh participated, contributing to an ...
