Dhaka, March 5 -- Chief Adviser Professor Yunus on Wednesday asked the officials concerned to reform the labour law of the country to meet international standards for improving the living condition of millions of labourers employed in different sectors of the country.

The Chief Adviser issued the directive during a meeting with the officials of the Labour and Employment Ministry ahead of the 353rd session of the International Labour Organization (ILO) to be held in Geneva between March 10 and 20.

Labour and Employment Ministry adviser M. Sakhawat Hossain will lead the Bangladesh delegation in the ILO session.

"We have to do everything positive and get things done. We are not here to make an excuse," said the Chief Adviser.

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