Dhaka, May 7 -- Bangladesh is taking a decisive step toward ensuring safer, violence-free workplaces for all as government officials, trade union leaders, employers' representatives, and development partners gathered in Dhaka for a national dialogue reaffirming the country's commitment to ratify ILO Convention No. 190 (C190).

The dialogue held on Wednesday which addresses violence and harassment in the world of work, marks a landmark international agreement aimed at protecting workers in all sectors, especially women who face abuse not just in the workplace but also during commutes and at home, as per a UNB report.

At the event, organised by the Trade Union International Labour Standards (TU ILS) Committee with support from the European...