Course

Professional Certificate Course | Training Mode: Online

 Course Introduction

This Professional Certificate Course on Bangladesh Labour Law & Labour Rules is designed to provide participants with comprehensive knowledge and practical understanding of Bangladesh's employment laws, statutory requirements and workplace compliance obligations.

The course focuses on the Bangladesh Labour Act 2006, subsequent amendments, Bangladesh Labour Rules 2015 and relevant amendments, with particular emphasis on the Bangladesh Labour (Amendment) Ordinance 2025 and the subsequent Bangladesh Labour (Amendment) Act 2026.

Participants will learn how to interpret and apply labour law provisions relating to employment conditions, appointment letters, service books, worker classification, wages, working hours, overtime, leave, maternity benefits, termination, retrenchment, disciplinary procedures, occupational health and safety, welfare facilities, trade unions and industrial relations.

The programme also covers recent labour law reforms, workplace grievance management, anti-discrimination provisions, complaint committees, workers' participation, labour inspection, statutory registers and records, and labour compliance assessment.

Through practical examples, case studies, legal interpretation exercises and workplace compliance assessments, participants will develop the competencies required to manage labour law compliance and support effective human resource and industrial relations practices in organizations operating in Bangladesh.

Course Objectives

The objectives of this course are to:

• Develop comprehensive knowledge of Bangladesh Labour Law and Labour Rules.
• Understand the Bangladesh Labour Act 2006 and its subsequent amendments.
• Explain the key changes introduced through the 2025 Labour Amendment Ordinance and 2026 Amendment Act.
• Understand the latest amendments to Bangladesh Labour Rules 2015.
• Develop knowledge of employment conditions and statutory employment documentation.
• Understand wage administration, working hours, overtime and leave entitlements.
• Develop competency in managing termination, retrenchment, resignation and disciplinary procedures.
• Understand occupational health, safety, welfare and workplace compliance obligations.
• Develop knowledge of trade unions, collective bargaining and industrial relations.
• Build practical skills in labour law compliance assessment, documentation and audit preparation.

Key Course Outcomes

After successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the major provisions of Bangladesh Labour Act 2006 and Labour Rules 2015.
• Identify applicable amendments and understand their implications for employers and workers.
• Understand the changes introduced by the 2025 Ordinance and 2026 Amendment Act.
• Interpret employment requirements and statutory documentation obligations.
• Review appointment letters, service books, employee registers and service rules.
• Evaluate wage, overtime, working hour and leave compliance.
• Understand maternity benefits and other statutory employment benefits.
• Apply appropriate procedures for resignation, termination, retrenchment and disciplinary action.
• Evaluate workplace health, safety and welfare compliance.
• Understand trade union rights, collective bargaining and workers' participation.
• Review grievance procedures and workplace complaint management systems.
• Conduct labour law compliance assessments and identify nonconformities.
• Prepare labour law compliance checklists and corrective action plans.
• Maintain statutory registers, records and documentation for labour inspections.

Benefits from This Course

Key benefits participants can achieve:

• Professional training on Bangladesh Labour Law and Labour Rules.
• Updated knowledge of recent labour law amendments.
• Practical understanding of statutory employment requirements.
• Improved knowledge of HR, Admin and Compliance Management.
• Clause- and section-based legal interpretation.
• Practical labour law compliance assessment techniques.
• Knowledge of employment documentation and statutory recordkeeping.
• Understanding of disciplinary procedures and industrial relations.
• Practical case studies based on workplace situations.
• Development of labour law auditing and compliance monitoring skills.
• Professional networking and interactive learning opportunities.

Course Contents Modules:

Module 01: Introduction to Bangladesh Labour Law & Legal Framework

1. Introduction to Bangladesh Labour Law and Employment Regulations
2. Overview of Bangladesh Labour Act 2006 and Its Amendments: 2013 and 2018
3. Bangladesh Labour Rules 2015 and Subsequent Amendments
4. Scope, Applicability, Definitions, Establishment Categories and Worker Classification
5. Roles and Responsibilities of the Ministry of Labour and Employment, DIFE, Department of Labour and Other Relevant Authorities

Module 02: Bangladesh Labour Law Amendments 2025–2026 and Recent Legal Reforms

1. Overview of Bangladesh Labour (Amendment) Ordinance 2025 – Key Provisions and Changes
2. Bangladesh Labour (Amendment) Act 2026 – Enactment, Major Changes and Legal Implications
3. Changes Relating to Worker Definition, Employment Conditions, Service Benefits and Termination Provisions
4. Changes Relating to Maternity Benefits, Festival Holidays, Trade Union Registration and Provident Fund
5. Bangladesh Labour Rules Amendment 2026 – S.R.O. No. 53-Law/2026 and Its Workplace Compliance Implications

Module 03: Recruitment, Employment Conditions & Service Administration

1. Recruitment, Appointment Letters, Identity Cards and Service Books
2. Worker Classification, Probation, Confirmation and Employment Categories
3. Service Rules, Employee Registers, Personal Files and Statutory Documentation
4. Working Hours, Rest Intervals, Weekly Holidays, Overtime and Attendance Management
5. Resignation, Retirement, Termination, Discharge, Dismissal and Retrenchment Procedures

Module 04: Wages, Benefits, Leave & Compensation Management

1. Wage Definition, Wage Structure, Minimum Wages and Wage Payment Requirements
2. Overtime Calculation, Wage Deductions, Payment Procedures and Wage Records
3. Annual Leave, Casual Leave, Sick Leave, Festival Holidays and Other Statutory Leave
4. Maternity Benefits, Eligibility, Payment Procedures and Applicable Legal Requirements
5. Lay-off Compensation, Retrenchment Benefits, Death Benefits, Resignation Compensation and Gratuity

Module 05: Occupational Health, Safety, Welfare & Workplace Compliance

1. Occupational Health and Safety Requirements under Bangladesh Labour Law
2. Workplace Safety, Fire Prevention, Emergency Preparedness and Accident Reporting
3. Safety Committee, Health Committee, Participation and Workplace Risk Management
4. Welfare Facilities: Drinking Water, Sanitation, Canteen, Restrooms, Childcare and First Aid
5. Employment Injury, Compensation, Dangerous Work, Workplace Investigation and Statutory Safety Documentation

Module 06: Industrial Relations, Trade Unions & Workers' Rights

1. Trade Union Formation, Registration, Membership and Legal Requirements
2. Collective Bargaining, Collective Bargaining Agent (CBA) and Industrial Relations
3. Workers' Participation Committee and Workplace Representation
4. Unfair Labour Practices, Labour Disputes, Strikes and Lockouts
5. Grievance Handling, Complaint Committees, Anti-Discrimination and Workplace Protection

Module 07: Disciplinary Procedures, Labour Administration & Legal Compliance

1. Misconduct, Disciplinary Action, Show-Cause Notice and Domestic Inquiry
2. Suspension, Investigation, Punishment and Principles of Natural Justice
3. Labour Disputes, Labour Courts, Appeals and Dispute Resolution Procedures
4. Labour Inspection, DIFE Requirements, Legal Notices and Employer Responsibilities
5. Statutory Registers, Returns, Notices, Records and Labour Law Documentation Management

Module 08: Labour Law Compliance Auditing, Assessment & Corrective Action Management

1. Principles of Labour Law Compliance Assessment and Audit Planning
2. Development of Labour Law Compliance Checklists and Legal Registers
3. Assessment of HR, Admin, Payroll, Employment, OHS and Welfare Compliance
4. Identification of Nonconformities, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Plans
5. Labour Compliance Reporting, Audit Preparation, Documentation Review and Continual Improvement

Training Methodology

The course will be delivered through an interactive, practical and case-study-based training approach to ensure participants understand both legal requirements and their practical workplace applications.

The training methodology will include:

• Instructor-led online training sessions.
• Section-wise explanation of Bangladesh Labour Act and Labour Rules.
• Discussion on the 2025 and 2026 labour law amendments.
• Practical interpretation of relevant legal provisions.
• Case studies based on real workplace situations.
• Employment documentation and statutory register review exercises.
• Wage, overtime, leave and benefit calculation exercises.
• Disciplinary procedure and grievance management case studies.
• Labour law compliance checklist preparation.
• Practical labour compliance audit exercises.
• Corrective Action Plan (CAP) development.
• Interactive discussions, assignments and question-and-answer sessions.

Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for:

• HR Managers, Officers and Executives.
• Admin Managers and Administration Professionals.
• Social Compliance Managers and Officers.
• Compliance Auditors and Consultants.
• Industrial Relations Professionals.
• Factory Managers and Department Heads.
• Legal and Labour Law Professionals.
• Payroll and Compensation & Benefits Professionals.
• Welfare Officers and Employee Relations Professionals.
• Occupational Health and Safety Professionals.
• Management Representatives and Factory Supervisors.
• Professionals responsible for labour law compliance and workplace administration.
• Entrepreneurs and business owners operating industrial and commercial establishments.

Course Information

Course Title: Professional Certificate Course on Bangladesh Labour Law & Labour Rules (BLL & BLR)

Course Type: Professional Certificate Course

Training Mode: Online

Course Provider: Compliance Training (BD) Limited (CTBL)

Course Coverage: Bangladesh Labour Act 2006, relevant amendments, Bangladesh Labour Rules 2015 and subsequent amendments, including the 2025–2026 legal reforms.

Assessment: Practical Assignments, Case Studies and Viva Voce

Certificate: CTBL Professional Certificate upon successful completion and fulfillment of applicable assessment requirements.

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