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US lauds interim govt for qualitative changes in labour rights

The United States has lauded the interim government for visible initiatives and qualitative changes in various sectors, particularly in labour rights, investment climate and business environment.

The article from The Daily Star reports that the United States has commended the interim government of Bangladesh for making significant qualitative improvements in labor rights. This acknowledgment came during a meeting between US Ambassador Peter Haas and Bangladesh's State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Md Shahriar Alam. The US highlighted the progress in labor law reforms, including the amendment of the Bangladesh Labour Act, which now allows workers to form unions more freely. Ambassador Haas emphasized the importance of continuing these reforms to ensure workers' rights are protected and to foster a better business environment. The discussions also touched on the need for further improvements in areas like workplace safety, freedom of association, and collective bargaining. The US expressed its commitment to supporting Bangladesh in these efforts, aiming to enhance the country's labor standards to meet international benchmarks.

Read the Full The Daily Star Article at:
https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/us-lauds-interim-govt-qualitative-changes-labour-rights-3774716