State Minister of Labor and Employment M Mujibul Haque Chunnu on Tuesday emphasized to promote people with different abilities a better chance to join the workforce while contributing to economic growth.
“Our Ministry is committed to help people with disabilities of working age improve their skills but the private sector will have to create employment opportunities. We will support organizations that empower people with different abilities to earn their own livelihoods and contribute to economic growth,” he said.
He was speaking as the chief guest at a workshop titled, ‘Bangladesh Business and Disability Network’ at a city hotel organised by Bangladesh Employer’s Federation (BEF) and International Labour Organization (ILO) with the support of High Commission of Canada.
Inspired by the success of ILO’s Global Business and Disability Network (GBDN) and other national networks, ILO aims to support BEF to increase the number of employers with people with disabilities in their workforce.
During the event, a committee was formed to give shape to the network and define its function and operation modality.
Managing Director of AK Khan and Companies and President of the BEF Salahuddin Kasem Khan said, “Bangladeshi employers who have hired people with disabilities speak highly of their performance, loyalty, productivity, retention, regularity in attendance and overall workplace performance.”
