Latest: Improving Working Conditions in the Ready-Made Garment Sector in Bangladesh (RMGP Programme)

2017

  1. Video

    A stronger labour inspectorate for Bangladesh

    17 October 2017

    Since 2013 the ILO has supported the reform of the Bangladesh labour inspectorate so that it is better able to carry out its mandate in a credible, accountable and effective manner. The Inspector General of DIFE explains the changes that have taken place with support of ILO's Improving Working Conditions in the Ready Made Garment Sector programme funded by Canada, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.

  2. Access to finance

    Seeking financing solutions for industrial safety in the ready-made garment sector

  3. Publication

    RMG Programme Fact Sheet

    30 August 2017

  4. Interview

    Setting the course for improved workplace safety in Bangladesh

    24 August 2017

    The ILO supports Bangladesh’s efforts to develop a National Plan of Action for Occupational Safety and Health. ILO senior advisor on occupational safety and health, Alberto Cerda explains how this process is critical to improve working conditions in the ready made garment sector in Bangladesh.

  5. Press release

    Workers pick up safety quiz prizes

    25 July 2017

    A prize giving ceremony has marked the end of ‘Safe Workplaces, Go ahead Bangladesh’ radio campaign. The campaign raised awareness of basic occupational safety and health (OSH) issues and their prevention in the Bangladesh RMG sector.

  6. News

    Netherlands signs up for 2nd phase of RMG programme

    29 June 2017

    Joins with UK government to continue efforts to improve working conditions in the garment sector

  7. Video

    All about Safety Committees

    19 June 2017

    Since the Rana Plaza collapse the ILO with the support of Canada, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom has supported the Government of Bangladesh to improve workplace safety in the garment sector. As part of this work efforts have been made to build awareness of the role of Safety Committees. This video produced by the labour inspectorate with ILO support explains what Safety Committees do and how they can benefit workers and employers alike.

  8. Video

    10 tips on workplace safety

    19 June 2017

    ILO is working closely with the government, workers and employers to improve safety in the Bangladesh garment sector. As part of these efforts a major OSH campaign has been launched featuring local TV star Mosharraf Karim. Follow Mosharraf as he explains basic safety tips to Bangladesh garment workers.

  9. Video

    The Remediation Coordination Cell for the Bangladesh garment industry (infographic)

    19 June 2017

    Since the collapse of Rana Plaza in April 2013, the International Labour Organization with the support of Canada, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom has worked to improve safety in the Bangladesh garment industry. Over 1,500 garment factories have been inspected for structural, fire and electrical safety. A newly formed Remediation Coordination Cell (RCC) will now ensure that work to fix any faults in the factories is carried out in a systematic and accountable manner

  10. Publication

    The Remediation Coordination Cell for the Bangladesh garment industry

    05 June 2017

    Since the collapse of Rana Plaza in April 2013, the International Labour Organization with the support of Canada, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom has worked to improve safety in the Bangladesh garment industry. Over 1,500 garment factories have been inspected for structural, fire and electrical safety. A newly formed Remediation Coordination Cell (RCC) will now ensure that work to fix any faults in the factories is carried out in a systematic and accountable manner. This simple fact sheet explains just what the RCC will do and how