Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- Bangladesh marked a significant milestone in its journey toward ensuring occupational health and safety (OSH) as the country hosted its first-ever OSH Research Conference on Thursday.

The event took place at the National Occupational Safety and Health Training and Research Institute (NOSTRI), located in Rajshahi.

Organised by the Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments (DIFE), with technical and financial assistance from the International Labour Organization (ILO), the conference was held under the theme: "Safe Work, Sustainable Future: Bridging Research & Practice."

The event is being hailed as a landmark step towards promoting a safer and more sustainable working environment across all sectors in Ba...