Resources
This section provides selected references, frameworks, and practical resources relevant to social compliance, sustainability, and governance within global supply chains. The materials listed here support professionals seeking to better understand regulatory expectations, industry standards, and operational practices.
Bangladesh Laws
- Bangladesh Labor Act, 2006 (English)
- Bangladesh Labor Act, 2006 (Bangla)
- Bangladesh Labor Rules, 2015 (English)
- Bangladesh Labor Rules, 2015 (Bangla)
- Bangladesh EPZ Labor Act, 2019 (English)
- Bangladesh Labor (Amendment) Act, 2026 (Bangla)
- Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling Prevention and Control Act, 2026 (Bangla)
- Cyber Security Act, 2026 (Bangla)
Minimum Wage Gazettes of Different Industry Sectors of Bangladesh
Bangladesh Govt. has identified 47 Industry Sectors to fix the minimum wages. Some highlighted sectors are listed below. However, full list can be found in this link.
- Garments Industry Sector, 20 December 2023
- Security Service Industry Sector, 01 February 2022
- Leather Goods and Shoe Factory Industry Sector, 08 September 2020
- Plastic Industry Sector, 28 June 2020
- Cotton Textile Industry Sector, 04 April 2024
- Tannery Industry Sector, 21 November 2024
- Hosiery Industry Sector, 16 November 2023
- Tea Garden Industry Sector, 10 August 2023
- Printing Press Industry Sector, 14 July 2022
- Minimum Wage Gazette for Unskilled Adult and Adolescent Workers Employed in Privately Owned Industrial Establishments (Not Covered Elsewhere), 05 December 2012
- Privately Owned Jute Mill Industry Sector, 31 December 2022
- Rubber Industries Sector, 30 January 2023
- Iron Foundry and Engineering Workshop Industry Sector, 15 March 2026
- Pharmaceutical industry sector, 29 December 2025
- Bakery, Biscuit and Confectionery Industry sector, 29 December 2025
- Ayurvedic Manufacturing Industry Sector, 27 April 2025
- Cement Manufacturing Industry Sector, 16 March 2025
- Poultry Industry Sector, 09 October 2025
- Construction and Wood Products Sector, 17 August 2021
- Rice Mill Industry Sector, 27 July 2020
- Privately Owned Road Transport Industry Sector, 27 July 2020
- Steel Re-Rolling Mills Industry Sector, 28 June 2020
International Frameworks
- ILO Fundamental Conventions or Instruments
- OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment and Footwear Sector
- UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
- UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Industry Standards
- amfori BSCI Code of Conduct (Multi-lingual)
- amfori BSCI System Manual (Full Version)
- Cascale Higg Facility Environmental Module (Higg FEM) How to Higg Guide [Version 4.0, Publication: October 2024, Last Updated: 15th January 2025]
- SLCP Converged Assessment Framework (CAF)
- WRAP Social Compliance Principles
- SA8000:2026 Standard, 01 January 2026
Audit & Compliance References
- Risk-based audit methodologies
- Corrective action planning and verification
- Root cause analysis approaches
- Worker grievance mechanisms
- Workplace safety compliance frameworks
Regulatory Developments
New regulatory requirements are increasingly shaping how organizations manage supply chains and sustainability reporting. Monitoring emerging regulations helps professionals anticipate changes and adapt operational practices accordingly.
- EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)
- EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
- Modern Slavery legislation developments
- Environmental due diligence requirements
Practical Tools
- Root cause analysis templates
- Corrective action tracking methods
- Risk assessment frameworks
- Compliance monitoring checklists
Additional resources and references will be updated periodically as new frameworks, regulatory developments, and professional tools emerge.