The Bangladesh Labour (Amendment) Ordinance 2025 revises labour laws extensively by lowering union formation thresholds, banning gender-based pay gaps, introducing mandatory social security schemes, etc.
Some trade bodies reportedly cautioned that the low thresholds may destabilise workplaces, hurt export performance, deter foreign investment, and undermine previously agreed TCC frameworks.The Bangladesh Labour (Amendment) Ordinance 2025 revises labour laws extensively by lowering union formation thresholds, banning gender-based pay gaps, introducing mandatory social security schemes, etc.
Some trade bodies reportedly cautioned that the low thresholds may destabilise workplaces, hurt export performance, deter foreign investment, and undermine previously agreed TCC frameworks.
