Organize a legal clinic to discuss labour laws and ILS with BEF member firms across sectors.
Bangladesh Employers’ Federation (BEF) in collaboration with ILO Country office for Bangladesh have successfully organize and facilitate a legal clinic to discuss and exchange on issues related to labour laws and ILS with BEF member firms from different sectors as part of a project titled as “Support to strengthen the Labour Law and Regulatory Affairs Cell (LLRAC)”.
BEF organizes Training on Formalize Your Business for Informal Enterprises in Sylhet
Bangladesh Employers’ Federation (BEF), in collaboration with the ILO, Country Office for Bangladesh and NASCIB, Sylhet organized a 3 day-long “Training on Formalize Your Business for Informal Enterprises” during 20-22 May 2025 at Conference Hall, Hotel Valley Garden, Sylhet Tower, Subhani Ghat, Bishwa Road, Sylhet. The
BEF Organizes Farewell Reception and Dinner for Outgoing ILO Country Director
Bangladesh Employers’ Federation (BEF) hosted a farewell reception and dinner in honor of Mr. Tuomo Poutiainen, Country Director of the ILO Country Office in Bangladesh, at its Gulshan office on 19 May 2025. Mr. Poutiainen has served as the ILO Country Director for Bangladesh since 2018.
BEF organizes Training on Formalize Your Business for Informal Enterprises in Sylhet
Bangladesh Employers’ Federation (BEF), in collaboration with the ILO, Country Office for Bangladesh and NASCIB, Sylhet is organizing a 3 day-long “Training on Formalize Your Business for Informal Enterprises” on 17-19 May 2025 at Conference Hall,
BEF Conducted Consultation Workshop with the Tea Sector on Promoting Tea Tourism
awareness of the importance of addressing the challenges of tea tourism in Bangladesh.
Mr. Moslem Uddin Khan, Asst. Secretary-General, moderated the event. He facilitated the session by outlining the objectives and expected outcomes, employing participatory methods to engage attendees throughout the discussions.
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.
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
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,
Workshop on Employment Creation and Sustainable Reintegration for Return Migrant Workers
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.
Legal Unit of Bangladesh Employers’ Federation (BEF) Organized a Two-Days Long Training Session on “Bangladesh Labour Act (BLA) and International Labour Standards (ILS)”
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,

