Dhaka, Feb. 27 -- Bangladesh Export Processing Zone (EPZ) Labour Bill-2019 was passed by parliament on Wednesday, aiming to make it friendlier for EPZ workers.

Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Huq, who is in-charge of Prime Minister's Office in parliament, moved the bill in the House and it was passed by voice vote.

Placing the bill, the minister said the proposed law will ensure fixation of minimum wage, recruitment, owner-labour relation, salary payment, accidental compensation, healthcare and security.

As per the bill, the EPZ workers will be allowed to form association to place their demands.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from United News of Bangladesh....