Public Administration Adviser-ILO meeting on employment and workers' welfare

National

Dhaka Magazine Desk

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026

A delegation led by Max Tunon, Country Director of the International Labour Organization (ILO), paid a courtesy call on Md. Ismail Zabihullah, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Public Administration. In the meeting held at the Bangladesh Secretariat on Monday, discussions were held on creating employment at home and abroad, workers' welfare, skills development, social protection, and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace.

During the meeting, the Public Administration Adviser said, work is underway to ensure the welfare of workers and expand employment opportunities in accordance with the government's election manifesto. Due to rapid changes in technology, the use of AI and automation in the workplace is increasing. He noted that the ILO can play an important role by providing technical assistance and advice to adapt the labour market to this changed situation and create new employment opportunities.

ILO Country Director Max Tunon emphasized improving employment standards, creating job opportunities in coastal areas, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. He requested the Prime Minister's Office to work as an inter-ministerial coordination unit to ensure coordination among various government ministries in implementing various ILO initiatives. He also expressed interest in providing technical assistance to enhance the institutional capacity of the Governance Innovation Unit (GIU).

The meeting was attended by Dr. Md. Saimum Parvez, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Environment, Forest and Climate Change, and Dr. Delowar Hossain, Director General of GIU, along with senior officials of the ILO.