The Story of Tea Workers Book Launched
Prof. Wahiduddin Mahmud, eminent economist and chief guest, formally launched the book at the VIP lounge of the National Press Club in Dhaka. In his introductory note Philip Gain, SEHD director and editor of the book, reflected on the challenging task of...
New Minimum Wage for Bangladeshi Garment Workers
The Minimum Wage Board, a Bangladesh Government institution that oversees the wages of industrial workers, announced on 29 July 2010 that the monthly minimum wage (at entry level) for workers in the readymade garments industry (RMG) would be raised from...
Water and Food Security in Bangladesh: Local Contexts, Strategies and Actions
This publication introduces the coalition, Bangladesh Water and Food Security Partnership (BWFSP) and its activities. The coalition is comprised of six Bangladeshi non-government organizations that all partner with ICCO, a Dutch development agency. Each of...
Investigative Reports: Environment and Human Rights
A compilation of selected investigative and interpretative reports on various environment and human rights issues.2009, English, 438 pages, Paperback2008, Bangla (Anushandhani Report: Paribesh O Manobadhikar), 418 pages, Paperback | Tk.500 / US$20 ...
The Story of Tea Workers – Documentary
The life, grim work conditions, and struggle of the indentured tea plantation workers of Bangladesh. 2009, English and Bangla, 44 mins. DVD Tk.200 / US$ 10 | CD Tk.100 / US$5 The Story of Tea Workers, a 44-minute documentary film, shows the life, grim work...
The Story of Tea Workers – Exhibition
The Story of Tea Workers photography exhibition, a look into the injustices in the labour lines.2009, Catalogue English | Tk.50 / US$2 The Story of Tea Workers photography exhibition depicts the life of the tea plantation workers at a time when the...
Jibon
The bulletin of the Bangladesh Water and Food Security Partnership (BWFSP), a coalition of six Bangladeshi NGOs.From 2009, English and Bangla, Magazine Jibon, or life in English, is a bulletin of the Bangladesh Water and Food Security Partnership (BWFSP),...
The Story of Tea Workers in Bangladesh
Issues relating to the tea plantation workers and how the tea industry is run. 2009, Paperback - English, 303 pages Bangla (Cha Sramiker Katha), 334 pages | Tk.300 / US$15 This book is about the tea plantation workers in Bangladesh. However, the genesis of...
Buna
Survey of various ethnic communities and a description of their lifestyle, beliefs, social system etc.2008, Bangla, 73 pages, Paperback | Tk.150 / US$10 Buna is not just a single community, it is a conglomeration of different ethnic communities who live...