State of the Bangladesh Economy in FY2023-24 (First Reading)
Independent Review of
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Bangladesh's Development
Labour rights in Bangladesh-Commitments and concerns
6.3.1 Perspectives of the USA
ā According to the memorandum, the
United States will consider the use
of a comprehensive array of
diplomatic measures and activities
for promoting labour rights globally
(Figure 6.3)
ā This section identifies relevant
concerns from the USA mainly
based on
a) Department of State's Trafficking in
Persons Report;
b) Human Rights Country Report 2022;
c) United States-Bangladesh TICFA
Council meeting minutes;
d) Child Labour and Forced Labour
Reports of DoL USA
Figure 6.3: Activities of the USA emphasised in the newly issued memorandum in
Possible actions of the USA
Visa Restriction
Trade Penalty
Financial Sanctions
Other diplomatic measures
promoting labour rights
Activities of the US agencies operating in foreign countries
Express concerns in support of
addressing labour violations
Extend invitations to labour experts and
external stakeholders to participate in
events and conferences related to
international trade, commerce, climate,
energy, and financing
Promotion of trade policies contributing
to inclusive economic growth at every
level of the supply chain
Assessment of US agencies' interventions
to fortify labour rights
Elevating the role of workers and unions
in just energy transition initiatives
Meetings with democratically elected
trade union leaders, workers, advocates
for labour rights, and labour defenders
Advocate for labour issues
Maintain appropriate engagement with
multilateral organisations
Enhancing capacities to comprehend
and report on critical labour issues
worldwide
Source: Authors' compilation based on The White House (2023).
CPD (2023): State of the Bangladesh Economy in FY2023-24 (First Reading)
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