, 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.

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