The Tripartite Consultative Council (TCC) has decided that all industrial workers across Bangladesh will receive their outstanding salaries and bonuses by 21 March or the 20th of Ramadan, ensuring financial support before Eid-ul-Fitr.
Additionally, factory authorities will pay workers at least 15 days’ salary for March, according to their capacity.
The decision came during the TCC’s 85th meeting on Wednesday (12 March) at the Ministry of Labour and Employment headquarters in Bijoynagar.
The council, comprising representatives from the government, factory owners, and laborers, reviewed the overall labor situation, including salary payments, bonuses, and leave arrangements for the upcoming festival, according to a statement signed by the ministry’s Public Relations Officer, Abdul Malek.
The TCC reached seven key decisions, including a strict directive that no workers can be terminated or laid off before Eid.
Also, Eid holidays would be set through discussions between factory authorities and labor leaders to accommodate production needs and worker well-being.
To ease payment processing, the Finance Division, Ministry of Finance, and Bangladesh Bank will be requested to take necessary measures for clearing dues, including cash incentives, owed to factory owners — including BGMEA and BKMEA members.
Furthermore, banks in labor-intensive areas will remain open on 28-29 March to facilitate salary and bonus disbursements.
Accordingly, Tthe council will also form a central monitoring cell, with representatives from all stakeholder groups, to oversee and manage labor-related situations during the festive period.
These coordinated efforts aim to ensure a smooth and stable pre-Eid environment for industrial workers, reinforcing the industry’s commitment to worker welfare and financial security.
