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Kalpona Akter

Kalpona Akter is a labour rights activist and president of Bangladesh Garment and Industrial Workers Federation.

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Interview / What's causing the unrest among factory workers?

Kalpona Akter, labour rights activist and president of Bangladesh Garment and Industrial Workers Federation, talks to The Daily Star.
3 November 2024, 04:00 AM
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The RMG workers’ movement requires stronger demands

We didn’t see labourers demanding the lift of restrictions on trade unions or the cessation of harassment.
5 September 2024, 04:00 AM
EU's new law offers hope for labour rights in Bangladesh

EU law offers hope, challenges for labour rights in Bangladesh

But why is it that Bangladesh can’t independently create a legal framework that protects workers' rights?
26 April 2024, 01:00 AM
dr_jayadeva_uyangoda.png

What's causing the unrest among factory workers?

Kalpona Akter, labour rights activist and president of Bangladesh Garment and Industrial Workers Federation, talks to The Daily Star.
3 November 2024, 04:00 AM
RMG workers' protest.jpg

The RMG workers’ movement requires stronger demands

We didn’t see labourers demanding the lift of restrictions on trade unions or the cessation of harassment.
5 September 2024, 04:00 AM
EU's new law offers hope for labour rights in Bangladesh

EU law offers hope, challenges for labour rights in Bangladesh

But why is it that Bangladesh can’t independently create a legal framework that protects workers' rights?
26 April 2024, 01:00 AM
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