Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter has praised the contributions of workers to the nation’s progress, calling them the driving force behind Bangladesh’s economy. She made these remarks on Friday afternoon while speaking at a workers’ rally held at the Balur Maath near Genda Bus Stand in Savar, as part of the “July Reawakening Program 2025”, organized by the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
"Workers are the true driving force of this country. It is because of your hard work that the country continues to move forward. You are a key source of foreign currency and have kept our economy thriving," said Adviser Farida Akhter in her address.
She emphasized that the current interim government is committed to ensuring fair wages for workers and is actively working to implement the rights guaranteed under the country’s labour laws. “The government is tirelessly working to uphold the rights of workers as enshrined in the labour code,” she added.
Speaking about the families of the July martyrs, she stated, “Although the change in government has offered a glimmer of hope to these families, the pain in their hearts has yet to heal. It is our collective duty to stand beside them and help ease their grief and hardships.”
The event was attended by a number of key dignitaries.
Chief guest Brigadier General (Retd.) Dr. M. Sakhawat Hossain, Adviser for Labour, Employment, and Shipping, delivered the keynote speech.
Other special guests included:
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Dr. Bidhan Ranjan Roy Poddar, Adviser for Primary and Mass Education
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Sharmin S. Murshed, Adviser for Social Welfare, Women and Children Affairs
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Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Abdul Hafiz, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser
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Sharaf Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury, Divisional Commissioner of Dhaka
The rally was chaired by AHM Shafiquzzaman, Secretary of the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
Representatives from various factories, workers' unions, employer groups, and officials from relevant ministries and agencies also attended the program in large numbers.
