| dc.description.abstract | The readymade garment (RMG) sector is the largest industrial employer in Bangladesh,
employing millions of workers, most of whom are women. Despite their crucial
contribution to the national economy, women garment workers face persistent labour rights
violations. This study examines the legal framework governing labour rights for women in
the RMG sector of Bangladesh, focusing on constitutional provisions, labour legislation,
and international labour standards.
The study adopts a doctrinal and analytical research method based on statutes, international
conventions, judicial decisions, and scholarly literature. It finds that although Bangladesh
has enacted comprehensive labour laws and ratified key International Labour Organization
(ILO) conventions, enforcement remains weak. Women workers continue to experience
wage inequality, excessive working hours, unsafe working conditions, inadequate
maternity protection, workplace harassment, and restricted freedom of association.
The study concludes that the major challenge lies in ineffective enforcement and lack of
access to justice rather than absence of law. It recommends strengthening labour
inspection, reforming labour laws, improving legal awareness, ensuring compliance with
international standards, and promoting women’s participation in trade unions | en_US |
