As one of the most recent of Better Work programmes, Better Work Bangladesh has been collaborating with workers, employers and government to improve working conditions and boost the competitiveness of the garment industry since late 2014. Learn more about our programme
Better Work Bangladesh
Brands and retailers
Factories
Workers
Our partners
Brands and retailers
Our leading Brands & Retailers are integral partners in realising workers’ rights and gaining a competitive edge for firms
Governments
We collaborate with national government bodies to help create effective labour regulation for a sustainable impact
Factory Owners
Enterprises are a key partner in our efforts to create better conditions for garment workers in ways that also support business
Workers and Unions
We help workers to realize their rights and enhance their ability to engage in productive dialogue with employers
Our services
Better Work Bangladesh offers a package of services to all factories enrolled. Services include assessments, advisory, training and industry seminars.
Learn more
Upcoming events
- Training of Trainers (TOT) on May 29, 2022
- Gender Equality at workplace on May 29, 2022
- Supervisory Skills Training (GEAR) on May 30, 2022
News
What does gender equality in the workplace mean? Not just for women, but for men?
When her father abandoned her sick mother and a sister, Runia Akhter made it her life’s mission to build a future for the three of them through hard work and perseverance.
She started her career several years ago, working as a machine operator in a garment factory. Last year, Mitu decided to join a Better Work-run training programme designed to support women in their career growth across the sector.
Resources and publications
Better Work Bangladesh Newsletter – February 2021
Resources for Bangladesh
Managing Transitions and Retrenchments Guidelines for factories in Bangladesh
Bangladesh, COVID19, Labour Law, Resources for Bangladesh
HR Guidelines for RMG Factories in Bangladesh in Response to COVID-19
Bangladesh, COVID19, Labour Law, Resources for Bangladesh, Safety and Health
The Better Work Academy: approach and impact in Gap Inc. factories.
Bangladesh, Briefs, Cambodia, Indonesia, Resources for Bangladesh, Resources for Cambodia, Resources for Indonesia, Resources for Vietnam, Vietnam
Discussion Paper 40: Impacts on the Shop Floor – An Evaluation of the Better Work – Gap Inc. program on Workplace Cooperation
Bangladesh, Cambodia, Discussion Papers, Indonesia, Resources for Bangladesh, Resources for Cambodia, Resources for Indonesia, Resources for Vietnam, Vietnam
Better Work Bangladesh Newsletter – September 2020
COVID19, Resources for Bangladesh
Discussion Paper 37: Labour Standards Compliance in the Global Garment Supply Chain
Bangladesh, Cambodia, Countries, Discussion Papers, Haiti, Indonesia, Jordan, Vietnam
Better Work Bangladesh Annual Report: An Industry and Compliance Review
Compliance Synthesis Reports, Resources for Bangladesh
