Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- Speakers at a discussion in Dhaka on Tuesday called for effective measures to ensure the dignity, safety and rights of domestic workers, including stronger safeguards for their welfare.

The call came at the "Policy Dialogue and Consultation Meeting 2026 on the Dignity, Safety and Rights of Domestic Workers", held at the Krishibid Institution Bangladesh in Khamarbari, Farmgate.

The event was organised by Nari Maitree, with support from Christian Aid and Amrai Pari, and funded by the European Union.

Participants said climate-related impacts and limited employment opportunities are pushing many rural poor to migrate to cities in search of work.

Many, particularly women, are taking up domestic work or other home-based jo...