Evaluate and assses the national and sectoral wages and increase the minimum wages regularly increased through evaluation every three years and decent standards will be set.

Year
2025
Reform Domain
Labour Labour
Sub Domain
Wage
Source of Reform Proposals
Labour Reform Commission Report
Reform Proposed
Reform Proposed
Reform Initiated
Reform Initiated
Legal and Policy Framework
Legal and Policy Framework
Operationalisation
Operationalisation
Action Implementation
Action Implementation
Stage of Implementation
Reform Proposed
Reform Proposed
Last Update: 14-Dec-25
This reform proposal has been articulated in the Anti-Corruption Commission Reform Commission Report but has yet to be officially initiated.
Legal and Policy Framework
Legal and Policy Framework
Last Update: 21-Jul-26
Bangladesh Labour Amendment Ordinance, 2025, specifies setting minimum wages for workers in all industries every three (3) years. Previously, the period was five years for selected sectors. This provision was incorporated without any change in the Bangladesh Labour (Amendment) Act, 2026. Under the Bangladesh Labour (Amendment) Act, 2026, section 139(6) requires that wage rates fixed for workers in any industry be re-determined every three (3) years in accordance with government directives. On 1 June 2026, Labour Ministry officials reported that nominations of employer and worker representatives had been requested to establish wage boards for 15 newly identified sectors and determine their minimum monthly wages. Minimum wages had already been fixed in 44 of the 47 sectors covered by the existing framework, while negotiations were continuing for the ceramic, battery-manufacturing, and dyes and chemicals sectors. These developments indicate that the process of expanding sectoral minimum-wage coverage is progressing alongside the legal requirement for periodic wage revision.
Observation
    The proposed reform has been implemented in the Bangladesh Labour (Amendment) Act, 2026; however, past experience suggests that legal provisions on wage revision have not been consistently followed across all sectors. Effective implementation would depend on regular enforcement and adherence by the relevant authorities.As provided in the following amendment Bangladesh Labour (Amendment) Act, 2026:According to the Bangladesh Labour (Amendment) Act, 2026, in the amended sub-section (6) of section 139 of Act No. 42 of 2006, the rate of minimum wages fixed for workers employed in any industry shall be re-determined every three (3) years in accordance with the direction of the Government.
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