Dhaka, Jan. 8 -- Labour leaders have proposed a 15-point workers' manifesto to political parties, urging them to prioritise workers' rights in their respective election manifestos for the upcoming national election.

They observed that although political change in Bangladesh is often achieved through the sacrifices of workers, their rights are routinely neglected once parties come to power.

The demands were made at a press conference held on Wednesday at a city hotel, organised by the Labour Rights National Advocacy Alliance.

The manifesto was placed with the aim of ensuring the inclusion of labour rights in election manifestos and securing clear national-level political commitments on labour issues.

Member secretary of the alliance an...