The Bangladesh Social Protection Advocacy Network (BSPAN) was established on November 3, 2017, to promote social protection for marginalized people and workers.
Training Session Overview
- Objective: To advance social protection, labor rights, and fundamental rights, review 2023 progress, and assess program impact.
Key Discussions
- Saki Rezwana (OSHE Foundation Chairperson): Introduced BSPAN’s journey and future direction.
- Tahsin Tabassum: Presented a summary of conducted programs and pending tasks.
- Amirul Haque Amin (NGWF President): Spoke on garment workers’ wage struggles and the need for stronger worker support.
- Jahangir Alam Chowdhury (BSSF General Secretary): Highlighted the welfare of migrant workers and their economic contributions.
BSPAN’s Key Focus Areas
- Enhanced Collaboration – Strengthening dialogue between workers, government, and factory owners.
- Geographic Expansion – Extending programs beyond Dhaka to key industrial regions.
- Skill Development & Training – Providing advanced training to improve worker productivity.
- Worker Welfare Programs – Implementing health, safety, and financial literacy initiatives.
- Policy Advocacy – Promoting fair labor practices and workplace safety through policy engagement.
- Technological Integration – Utilizing digital platforms for transparency and communication.
- Sustainable Practices – Encouraging eco-friendly factory operations.
- Next-Level Implementation – Expanding successful initiatives for broader impact.
By focusing on these areas, BSPAN aims to foster a collaborative and sustainable ecosystem benefiting workers, industry, and national development.
