Zoom Seminar on : 'The Status of Labor Rights in Bangladesh'
The Bangladeshi government should stop garment factory owners from intimidating and threatening workers for organizing trade unions, and prosecute those responsible for attacks on labor leaders, Human Rights Watch said today. Foreign buyers, including major US and European retailers, should ensure that their Bangladeshi suppliers respect labor rights.Date: Event schedule will be announced soon.
Panel members:
- Ambassador Sirajul Islam
President
Archer Kent Blood Cener for Civil and Political Rights, New York - Michael Kugelman
Deputy Director, Asia Program
Wilson Center, Washington, DC - Dr. Reza Kibria,
Visiting Fellow, Democracy and Development Program,
Archer Kent Blood Center for Civil and Political Rights, New York - Mr. Scott Nova
Executive Director
Workers Rights Consortium, Washington DC - Mr. Shafiqul Alam
Bureau Chief
AFP News Agency, Dhaka, Bangladesh. - Moderator:
Ambassador Sirajul Islam
Executive Director
Archer Kent Blood Center for Civil and Political Rights, New York - Moderator:
Ambassador Sirajul Islam
Executive Director
Archer Kent Blood Center for Civil and Political Rights, New York - Introductory Remarks:
Ms. Laura Gutierrez
Field Director, South AsiaWorker Rights Consortium, Washington, DC