Dhaka, May 5 -- An effective national policy on equality is required to promote inclusion through fair recruitment practices and anti-discrimination measures, to ensure that no one willing to work is excluded from the job market, according to participants of a national dialogue on creating better futures.

The dialogue, organized by ILO, the Bangladesh Business and Disability Network and Bonhishikha to commemorate Labour Day, highlighted the importance of inclusion in the labour market and celebrated voices of resilience and change in the workplace.

Md Rubel Islam, a student at UCEP Bangladesh lamented the lack of practical skills asking for more opportunities to connect with employers. "Is there any communication between the education s...