Bangladesh Employers’ Federation (BEF), in collaboration with the ProGRESS Project of ILO, Country Office for Bangladesh, organized and conducted a daylong “Awareness Raising Session on Gender Friendly Environment at Workplace” on 9th September 2024 at the Conference Room of Hotel Grand Valley in Bandarban. The objective of the session was to build awareness of both the employers and employees in the areas of gender equity, gender equality, gender demand, gender role and gender-based violence (GBV). In the Session, it was sought to sensitize employers about gender benefits of providing skilled job opportunities to women, promoting gender equality, women’s empowerment for harassment free workplace in order to increase productivity. The session also focused on the role of employers on issues related to gender based on Bangladesh Labor Act 2006.
Mr. Asif Ayub, Joint Secretary-General, Bangladesh Employers’ Federation (BEF) acted as resource person. He welcomed the participants at the session and shared the objectives and expected outcomes of the event.

Ms. Lalcchani Lushai, President, Bandarban Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry attended the session and made inaugural remarks. A total of 23 participants (Female-11, Male-12) including employers and employees from Tourism and Agro-Based sectors attended the session.