Better Work Bangladesh Gender Strategy (2020- 2022)
Better Work Bangladesh has renewed its strategic focus on gender equality and women’s economic empowerment by integrating principles of gender equality and inclusion in all aspects of its work.
Better Work business forum highlights the importance of a resilient COVID-19 recovery for Bangladesh’s RMG sector
Representatives from the world’s largest retail brands met with leading figures from the country’s ready-made garment (RMG) sector at a Bangladesh Virtual Business Forum on 28-29 October 2020.
The rise of virtual learning during the Covid-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 situation has accelerated our adoption of technology and virtual learning
Bangladesh Factories Begin to Reopen: Perspectives from a Factory
Although the lockdown is officially in effect until 5 May, as of 26 April, apparel factories are allowed to start reopening in phases and zones on a limited scale.
Better Work Bangladesh releases COVID-19 Management Guidance for factories
The guidance suggests ways to prevent the spread of coronavirus through a set of administrative and engineering controls.
SQ Group and BWB: Towards new frontiers of compliance
A closer look at the growth and triumph of a BWB partner factory over the past few years.
[email protected]: supporting breastfeeding mothers in the workplace
Inspiring stories from factories affiliated with Better Work Bangladesh (BWB) show that breastfeeding facilities in the workplace benefit working mothers, their babies and employers.
Government of Bangladesh and ILO discuss responsible business practices in the RMG industry
Better Work Bangladesh (BWB) facilitated a high-level workshop to discuss the progress under the third pillar of the Bangladesh Sustainability Compact – Responsible Business Conduct – with participants discussing ways to ensure the future sustainability of the Bangladesh RMG industry.
Adding value to workplace safety in Bangladesh’s garment sector
Better Work Bangladesh is creating lasting, positive changes on working conditions and factory performance in Bangladesh’s garment industry.
Bangladesh factories set for more female supervisors
After a successful pilot, the Gender Equality and Returns (GEAR) initiative will be scaled up to train 700 female operators and their managers in 70 factories. GEAR trained 144 female workers in the pilot phase; 58 of whom are now in supervisory roles with a 39 percent increase in salary.