Urgent Call for Immediate Action to Protect Workers Rights in Bangladesh

The International human rights organization International Movement for Justice Society (IMFJS) has issued a strong statement expressing deep concern over the continued deprivation of fundamental rights of millions of workers in Bangladesh, calling for immediate and concrete government action. In an official statement, Dr. Hasan Ahmed Mehedi, Secretary General of IMFJS, said: Workers are the backbone of Bangladesh’s economic growth, yet they continue to face exploitation, low wages, unsafe working conditions, and lack of social protection. This situation is unacceptable in a country striving for sustainable development and global economic integration.

He further emphasized that approximately 80–85% of the countrys workforce is engaged in the informal sector, where most workers are excluded from legal protection and social security systems. Despite the existence of labor laws, weak enforcement mechanisms continue to deprive workers of their fundamental rights.

The organization highlighted several critical challenges, including inadequate minimum wages that do not meet the cost of living, frequent workplace accidents, lack of enforcement of labor laws, exclusion of informal workers, and heightened vulnerability of women and child laborers. IMFJS has put forward a set of urgent recommendations, including: Immediate adoption of a national Living Wage Policy

Universal access to health insurance and social protection for all workers Strengthening compensation mechanisms for workplace injuries and fatalities Strict enforcement of labor laws with exemplary penalties for violations Formal recognition and registration of informal sector workers under a national database

Dr. Mehedi warned: If immediate and effective measures are not taken, IMFJS, in coordination with national and international stakeholders, will be compelled to initiate awareness campaigns and peaceful advocacy actions to defend workers rights.

He added, Ensuring workers rights is not only a moral obligation but also a constitutional and international commitment. Any further delay will undermine both social justice and sustainable economic development. IMFJS calls upon the Government of Bangladesh, international organizations, development partners, and the private sector to take coordinated and decisive action to uphold labor rights in line with global standards.

Media Contact: Dr. Hasan Ahmed Mehedi Secretary General International Movement for Justice Society (IMFJS) Address: Islam Bhaban, 33 Naya Paltan, Dhaka, Bangladesh Phone: +8801979-566-555 Email: Imfjsorg@gmail.com www.imjs.org