Bangladesh Employers' Federation (BEF)

BEF Office-bearers pay a courtesy call to the PM's Advisor on Private Industry and Investment

Strengthening Business and Human Rights from the Private Sector Perspective

BEF President, ILO Country Director and Team Pay Courtesy Call to the FBCCI President

BEF office-bearers pay a courtesy call to the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister

BEF held a briefing session for its newly elected office bearers

Meeting & Convocation in Remembrance of the National Level Worker Leaders

BEF office-bearers pay a courtesy call to Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister

Activities

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Condolence Message on the Sad Demise of Mr. Syed Manzur Elahi

Bangladesh Employers’ Federation (BEF) is deeply saddened by the passing of Mr. Syed Manzur Elahi, a distinguished industrialist and business leader. He passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Gleneagles Hospital in Singapore at 9:30 AM Singapore time (7:30 AM Bangladesh time). Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi rajeun. His loss will be profoundly felt both personally and nationally, especially within the business community and by all who had the privilege of knowing him. A quiet mentor to many, his business acumen, integrity, and kindness remain an enduring example adding immense value to strengthening corporate governance and empowering various social organisations.

March 12, 2025

BEF, and ILO Collaborate to Enhance Employment Opportunities for Return Migrants

Bangladesh Employers’ Federation (BEF), in partnership with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and supported by Switzerland, organized a consultation to disseminate the findings of the sector mapping study and business case development on

February 27, 2025

Employers’ Delegation Led by the BEF President Pay Courtesy Call to the Honourable Advisor, Ministry of Labour and Employment

An employers’ delegation headed by the Bangladesh Employers’ Federation (BEF) President, Mr. Ardashir Kabir, called on Brigadier General (R.) Dr. M. Sakhawat Hussain, Honourable Advisor, Ministry of Labour and Employment, on Tuesday,

January 22, 2025

Origin

Since its founding in 1998, Bangladesh Employers’ Federation (BEF) now stands as an all-country organization representing all sectors of industry, trade, and services. The Federation represents nearly 90 percent of the established employers in the private sector, all the Sector Corporations and autonomous bodies, such as, Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation, Bangladesh Power Development Board, etc.,Individual enterprises, and sectoral line associations of specific industries, i.e., ready made garments, leather, agro-processing, frozen food, etc.

BEF engages itself in a wide range of activities covering social, labour, employment, and economic issues.

PROGRAMME

Capacity Building

BEF appropriate training and development of education invariably precede any development action. Training is a key component of BEF programs, which threads together all its activities to make them an integrated whole.

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Bangladesh labour law with the latest amendment-2018

Practical approaches on employment and Labour issues

Disciplinary action, Grievance handling and Departmental Enquiry

Increase Productivity For Better Future

Challenges in Adopting New VAT Laws and Way Forward

Automated VAT Management Under New Law And Rules

Working Linkage

Our Key Partners in Global include local industry associations and corporate bodies that the Federation engages and networks with on a regular basis to discuss matters concerning the labor and employment space in the country.

Our Services

BEF SERVICES

Knowledge Sharing

BEF provides information and authentic data related to social, labor and employment issues and other labor related public policy issues. Besides, BEF also organizes seminars/workshops on skills development, employment, food safety and security, occupational safety…

BEF SERVICES

Legal Services

The Federation provides legal advice on a limited scale depending on the nature of the request. BEF had the reputation providing specialized and practical legal services that would add value and cater to the various legal needs of the business community.

BEF SERVICES

Advocacy and Lobbying

The Federation renders expert assistance, advice and services to its member firms and the Government, particularly to the Ministry of Labour and Employment in the formulation of various policies, laws, rules…

BEF SERVICES

Publications

BEF releases research publications every month as routine work that serve as authentic data for employers, executives, human resources and industrial relations practitioners as well as special publications based on specific programs.