Bangladesh Ambassador to the United States Muhammad Imran has called on acting US Secretary of Labour Ms. Julie Su in Washington DC and discussed regarding current labour situation in Bangladesh.

The meeting took place on the sidelines of an event organized by the US Department of Labour in the US capital on Thursday (December 14).

A press release was issued in this regard in Dhaka today (December 15).

During the meeting, the ambassador and the acting US Secretary of Labour discussed about current labour situation in Bangladesh and steps taken by the government to improve workers' rights.

They agreed to remain engaged at different levels of the two governments on labour standard of Bangladesh and further understand the concerns of the parties.

Ambassador Imran also met with Deputy Under Secretary of US Department of Labour Ms. Thea Lee at the same event.

Salim Reza, Minister (Commerce) of Bangladesh Embassy in Washington DC, was also present during the meetings.

BDST: 1442 HRS, DEC 15, 2023
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