The government recently gave the go-ahead to establish an economic zone for agro-processing industries at Alaolpur union of Gosairhat upazila in Shariatpur, some 55 kilometres south of Dhaka city.
Highlights Bangladesh to allow trade unions in economic zones, excluding EPZs Decision made due to international pressure, especially from US, EU, and ILO Labour rights clauses of Labour Act 2006 to be added to EZ Act Decision expected to protect workers' rights, freedom of expression, welfare Govt to announce trade unions in EZs by November The decision to be effective from
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Despite taking over the country in a poor state of affairs from the BNP-Jamaat alliance which had unleashed a reign of corruption, violence, religious extremism and militancy from 2001 to 2006, the Sheikh Hasina government has turned the tide and pushed Bangladesh towards development, economic growth, peace, stability, harmony and prosperity. World News | Sheikh Hasina Govt Turned the Tide, Pushed Bangladesh Toward Development.
The Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government is taking Bangladesh to extraordinary heights in terms of developmental parameters, reported Bangla Daily.