Labour law to be amended by Nov: Adviser Sakhawat

Bangladesh will amend its labour law by November, introducing tougher penalties for child labour, said Labour and Employment Adviser Brigadier General (retd) M Sakhawat Hossain on Wednesday.
"The amendment process is underway and we aim to finalise it within the next two to three months-by November at the latest. Besides, penalties related to child labour will be increased several-fold in the draft law," he said, reports UNB
He made the remarks while talking to reporters at a press briefing marking the World Day Against Child Labour. "There are about 35 lakh child labourers in Bangladesh, according to the current definition, with 10 lakh engaged in hazardous work.," Sakhawat Hossain said.