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.
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Upcoming events
News
Representatives from employers, workers, the government, and the world’s largest retail brands discussed strategies for sustainable growth of the country’s [...]
H&M is currently supporting the use of solar rooftop systems among its suppliers, so far 20% of suppliers in Bangladesh have opted for this solution but this number is likely to go up significantly over the next few years.
What does gender equality in the workplace mean? Not just for women, but for men?
Resources and publications
Better Work Bangladesh Newsletter – December 2022
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[email protected]: A qualitative assessment
Bangladesh, Gender and Inclusion, Impact Evaluation, Reports, Resources for Bangladesh
Discussion Paper 46 : Workers’ Voice within and beyond Participation Committees
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Understanding impact: Research insights from Better Work 2017-2022
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Discussion Paper 42: The impact of collective arrangements on garment workers’ wages and work hours, and the barriers of collective arrangements to raise labour standards in the Bangladeshi garment industry
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Better Work Bangladesh Newsletter – February 2021
Resources for Bangladesh
Managing Transitions and Retrenchments Guidelines for factories in Bangladesh
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HR Guidelines for RMG Factories in Bangladesh in Response to COVID-19
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The Better Work Academy: approach and impact in Gap Inc. factories.
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