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British Envoy Meets Adviser Asif Mahmud to Discuss Key Issues
British High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Sarah Cooke, paid a courtesy visit to Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain, Adviser for Labour and Employment, at his office. The meeting covered critical topics, including child labor, the labor act, and creating a worker-friendly environment in the garment sector, as outlined in a press release.
The discussion also touched on worker safety, skill development, and the bilateral economic and political relations between Bangladesh and the UK.
Asif Mahmud informed the British envoy about the recent political upheaval, noting that an autocratic regime had been overthrown through a united movement involving students, workers, and citizens. He shared that over 100 workers lost their lives during this struggle, with many others still receiving medical treatment, which the government is funding.
He acknowledged the challenges of the transition period, marked by instability, but highlighted the government's efforts to address worker dissatisfaction. “We have worked to fulfill workers’ fair demands, resulting in improved working conditions in garment factories. We will also initiate training programs to educate workers about their rights and responsibilities,” he stated.
Additionally, Asif Mahmud, who oversees the Ministry of Youth and Sports, emphasized the government’s commitment to various sporting events beyond cricket. He announced initiatives aimed at enhancing youth skills through grassroots training programs and mentioned plans to establish a sports development institute, seeking technical cooperation from the UK for this project.
Youth and Sports Secretary Rezaul Maksud Jahedi was also present during the meeting.