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.

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

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,

Bangladesh Employers’ Federation (BEF), with support from the ILO Reintegration for Migrant Workers Project, successfully organized a workshop on December 23, 2024, at MCCI’s Conference Hall, Dhaka. This workshop aimed to address the critical challenges and opportunities associated with the reintegration of return migrant workers into the workforce.

BEF”s Legal Unit and ILO Country Office for Bangladesh, jointly organized and conducted a two-days long training session on “Bangladesh Labour Act (BLA) and International Labour Standards (ILS)” which was held on 18-19 December, 2024,

Bangladesh Employers’ Federation (BEF), in collaboration with the ProGRESS Project of ILO, Country Office for Bangladesh, organized and conducted a daylong “Advocacy Session on Apprenticeship System in Bangladesh” on the 5th December 2024 at Conference Hall, WARISAN Hotel, Shaheb Bazar, Zero Point, Rajshahi.