Dhaka, Aug. 27 -- At least 20 workers can form a trade union (TU) while as many as five such unions would be allowed in a factory in order to make formation of TUs easier for workers.

However, representation from the majority of workers in a factory will be required for collective bargaining for the labour rights issues.

The decisions were taken at the Tripartite Consultative Committee (TCC) meeting, headed by labour and employment adviser M Sakhawat Hussain in a city hotel Tuesday.

Each of 20 representatives from government, owners and workers sat to fine-tuning the proposals for amending the labour law in line with international standards.

The decisions came amid growing calls for making required amendments to the labour law, includ...