The Bangladesh Employers’ Federation (BEF) was honored to welcome Mr. Gilbert F. Houngbo, Director‑General of the International Labour Organization (ILO), during his first official visit to BEF’s Motijheel office on 20 July 2026. Mr. Houngbo engaged in a productive meeting with business representatives led by BEF President, Mr. Fazlee Shamim Ehsan, where key issues of mutual interest were discussed. The meeting was followed by a session with distinguished representatives of government, workers’ groups, and the private sector, underscoring the importance of tripartite collaboration.