In a significant diplomatic milestone, Bangladesh has been unanimously elected as a vice-president of the 114th International Labour Conference (ILC).
This development reflects the international community’s growing trust in the country’s involvement in global labour governance.
The election received the endorsement of delegates representing 187 member nations of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in Geneva, as reported by the Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to UN in Geneva.
Nahida Sobhan, the ambassador and permanent representative of Bangladesh to UN office in Geneva, has assumed the vice-presidential role.
She serves alongside the Conference President Juan Castillo – Uruguay’s minister of Labour and Social Security – and fellow Vice-Presidents Kristen Kaufman from United States and Gerardo Martínez from Argentina.
This unanimous selection is viewed as a formal acknowledgement of Bangladesh’s dedication to advancing decent work, protecting labour rights, and promoting social justice.
It also highlights the nation’s role in strengthening multilateral efforts to address the shifting challenges within the global workforce.
As vice-president, Bangladesh will assist in managing the conference’s proceedings and fostering consensus between government, employer, and worker representatives on vital employment and labour matters.
Known as “world parliament of labour”, the ILC is the highest decision-making authority of the ILO and the primary global platform for social justice and employment discussions.
The annual summit gathers governments, workers, and employers from across the globe to deliberate on policies that define the future of work.
This year’s assembly, featuring nearly 5,000 delegates, stands as the largest international gathering dedicated to labour and social justice issues.
