State Minister for Labour and Employment M Mujibul Haque Chunnu yesterday emphasised on promotintg people with different abilities a better chance to join the workforce while contributing to economic growth, reports BSS. “Our ministry is committed to help people with disabilities of working age improve their skills but the private sector will have to create employment opportunities,” the minister said.
“We will support organisations that empower people with different abilities to earn their own livelihoods and contribute to economic growth,” he added.
The state minister for labour was speaking as the chief guest at a workshop titled, ‘Bangladesh Business and Disability Network’ at a city hotel organised by Bangladesh Employer’s Federation (BEF) and International Labour Organization (ILO) with the support of High Commission of Canada, said a press release.
Inspired by the success of ILO’s Global Business and Disability Network (GBDN) and other national networks, the ILO aims to support the employers federation to increase the number of employers  having people with disabilities employed in their workforce.
During the event, a committee was formed to give shape to the network and define its function and operation modality, said the press release.
Speaking at the programme, Managing Director of AK Khan and Companies and President of the BEF Salahuddin Kasem Khan said, “Bangladeshi employers who have hired people with disabilities speak highly of their performance, loyalty, productivity, retention, regularity in attendance and overall workplace performance.”