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<p>In the twenty-first century, as businesses transcend national boundaries, the intricate web of logistics and labor networks profoundly impacts the global economy. This study critically examines human rights conditions and labor rights within the heavy manufacturing industries of south-western Bangladesh, particularly the Khulna-Barishal region. Informal laborers, vital to sectors like shipbreaking and steel production, face acute marginalization due to their exclusion from the Bangladesh Labour Act (2013), the absence of formal contracts, and weak regulatory oversight. This results in precarious conditions: subpar wages, excessive working hours (72% exceeding norms), inadequate safety, and a notable lack of social security. This research explores these prevailing conditions and workers’ collective responses to challenges through qualitative methods including interviews, focus group discussions, and surveys. The study analyzes factors like age, education, wages, and working conditions, providing humanitarian and economic insights into these injustices. It underscores the imperative for a more inclusive approach to safeguarding labor rights, offering targeted policy recommendations to foster a more equitable and sustainable labor market in Bangladesh.</p>

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Human Rights Condition of Informal Labors of South-Western Bangladesh: A Review

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    2025年9月2日

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  • Avijit Mallik

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In the twenty-first century, as businesses transcend national boundaries, the intricate web of logistics and labor networks profoundly impacts the global economy. This study critically examines human rights conditions and labor rights within the heavy manufacturing industries of south-western Bangladesh, particularly the Khulna-Barishal region. Informal laborers, vital to sectors like shipbreaking and steel production, face acute marginalization due to their exclusion from the Bangladesh Labour Act (2013), the absence of formal contracts, and weak regulatory oversight. This results in precarious conditions: subpar wages, excessive working hours (72% exceeding norms), inadequate safety, and a notable lack of social security. This research explores these prevailing conditions and workers’ collective responses to challenges through qualitative methods including interviews, focus group discussions, and surveys. The study analyzes factors like age, education, wages, and working conditions, providing humanitarian and economic insights into these injustices. It underscores the imperative for a more inclusive approach to safeguarding labor rights, offering targeted policy recommendations to foster a more equitable and sustainable labor market in Bangladesh.