Bangladesh Labour (Amendment) Act, 2026 (Act No. 43 of 2026).

This Act amends the Bangladesh Labour Act, 2006 (Act No. 42 of 2006). Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 12, 14 and 16 are amended. Section 17 relating to register of laid-off workers is substituted. Various other sections of the Act are amended. A new section 61A is added after section 61 of the Act which lays down provisions for workers safety. Sections 81, sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 82, and section 117 are substituted. A new section 151A is added which provides for Employment Injury Scheme Fund. Section 175 is substituted. Section 184 is repealed. A new section 196B is added in respect of disposal of complaints of unfair labour practices and anti-trade union discrimination. A new section 203A is added which provides for Collective bargaining. A new sections 318A is added which lays down the functions of the labour inspection system. Section 332A is added which requires every employer to form a complaints redressal committee to investigate complaints of discrimination, violence and harassment. New sections 345A, 345B and 345C are inserted which make provisions in respect of discrimination against workers. The First, Second and Third schedules are substituted.