The Hiring and Termination Procedures for Employees in Bangladesh Under the Labour Act of 2006 and the Role of the Courts

Citation

Al Imran, Hassan (2025) The Hiring and Termination Procedures for Employees in Bangladesh Under the Labour Act of 2006 and the Role of the Courts. Asian Journal of Law and Policy, 5 (1). pp. 19-46. ISSN 2785-8979

[img] Text
Imran_ The Hiring and Termination Procedures for Employees in Bangladesh Under the Labour Act of 2006 and the Role of the Courts.pdf - Published Version
Restricted to Repository staff only

Download (344kB)

Abstract

The Bangladesh Labour Act of 2006 is the primary legislation in Bangladesh that addresses issues related to employment. The main objective of the Act is to rectify previous disparities and create a favourable working environment for workers. The legislation sets out detailed regulations concerning job conditions and services. In practice, employers often hold significant powers, including the authority to hire, terminate and dismiss employees at their discretion for various reasons. However, the Labour Act and the Labour Court are tasked with ensuring fair treatment and upholding the principles of natural justice. Specifically, the Bangladesh Labour Act empowers the Labour Courts to intervene in cases of employee termination through the grievance procedure. This study thoroughly examines, with case references, the extent to which the courts apply principles of fairness and equity in job termination cases under the Bangladeshi Labour Act of 2006. The research concludes with insights into the recruitment and termination processes in Bangladesh, highlighting the need for amendments to the current labour legislation to ensure employment stability and economic support for the workforce

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Employer employee
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HF Commerce > HF5001-6182 Business > HF5549-5549.5 Personnel management. Employment management
K Law > K Law (General)
Depositing User: Ms Rosnani Abd Wahab
Date Deposited: 25 Jun 2025 03:33
Last Modified: 25 Jun 2025 03:33
URII: http://shdl.mmu.edu.my/id/eprint/13975

Downloads

Downloads per month over past year

View ItemEdit (login required)