Dhaka, Oct. 24 -- Following Bangladesh's signing of the International Labour Organization's (ILO) Convention 190, employers now face greater responsibilities to ensure gender sensitivity and prevent workplace harassment, in line with the convention, industry leaders have said.

As the second Asian country to sign it, the Convention will come into force in Bangladesh from early next year, they said, adding that both the formal and informal sectors, including the apparel industry, would require to comply with the convention.

Keeping these in view, the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) has already devised guidelines on compliance of the convention. Besides, 100 trainers have been trained to promote workplac...