Questions and Answers on Bangladesh
Labour & Industrial Law
Chapter IV: Maternity Benefit
Q1: What is the entitlement of a female worker regarding maternity leave under Section 45
of the Bangladesh Labour Act, 2006?
A1: Section 45 entitles a female worker to maternity leave of 16 weeks, with not more than
8 weeks preceding the expected date of delivery.
Q2: Under what conditions can a female worker avail maternity benefit as per Section 46?
A2: Section 46 specifies that a female worker is entitled to maternity benefit if she has
worked for at least 6 months in the establishment before the expected date of delivery.
Q3: What is the provision for payment of maternity benefit under Section 47?
A3: Section 47 mandates that the employer shall pay maternity benefit at the rate of her
average daily wages during the 16 weeks of maternity leave.
Chapter V: Health and Hygiene
Q4: What are the employer's responsibilities regarding cleanliness as per Section 51?
A4: Section 51 requires the employer to maintain cleanliness in the workplace, including
keeping the floors, walls, and ceilings clean and whitewashed.
Q5: How does Section 52 address ventilation in the workplace?
A5: Section 52 mandates that the employer provides adequate ventilation by ensuring
sufficient air circulation and natural light in the workplace.
Q6: What does Section 53 stipulate about drinking water facilities?
A6: Section 53 requires the employer to provide clean and safe drinking water to all
workers in the workplace.
Q7: What are the provisions for overcrowding under Section 56?
A7: Section 56 prohibits overcrowding in the workplace and mandates that workers be
provided adequate space to ensure comfort and safety.
Q8: How does Section 57 address the issue of spittoons?
A8: Section 57 requires the employer to provide spittoons at convenient places in the
workplace to maintain cleanliness.
Q9: What does Section 58 say about lighting in the workplace?
A9: Section 58 mandates that the employer ensures adequate lighting in the workplace to
prevent accidents and promote health.
Chapter VI: Safety
Q10: What are the general safety provisions under Section 61?
A10: Section 61 requires the employer to take all necessary measures to ensure the safety,
health, and welfare of workers at the workplace.
Q11: How does Section 62 address the issue of fencing of machinery?
A11: Section 62 mandates that dangerous machinery be securely fenced to prevent
accidents.
Q12: What does Section 68 stipulate about the maintenance of buildings?
A12: Section 68 requires the employer to maintain the building in a safe condition, ensuring
structural integrity and safety.
Q13: How does Section 69 address the issue of excessive weight?
A13: Section 69 prohibits the manual handling of excessive weight by workers to prevent
injuries.
Q14: What are the provisions for safety officers under Section 72?
A14: Section 72 mandates the appointment of safety officers in certain establishments to
oversee safety measures.
Q15: How does Section 75 address the issue of safety committees?
A15: Section 75 requires the formation of safety committees in establishments to promote
safety awareness among workers.
Q16: What does Section 77 stipulate about the safety of workers?
A16: Section 77 mandates that the employer takes all necessary steps to ensure the safety of
workers, including providing safety equipment and training.
Chapter VIII: Welfare Measures
Q17: What welfare facilities are required under Section 89?
A17: Section 89 requires the employer to provide welfare facilities such as canteens,
restrooms, and first-aid boxes.
Q18: How does Section 92 address the issue of crèches?
A18: Section 92 mandates that establishments employing a certain number of women
workers provide crèches for their children.
Q19: What does Section 93 stipulate about welfare officers?
A19: Section 93 requires the appointment of welfare officers in certain establishments to
oversee welfare measures.
Q20: How does Section 94 address the issue of welfare amenities?
A20: Section 94 mandates that the employer provides necessary welfare amenities to
workers, including clean drinking water and sanitation facilities.
Chapter IX: Working Hours and Leave
Q21: What are the general provisions regarding working hours under Section 100?
A21: Section 100 stipulates that the total number of working hours in a week shall not
exceed 48 hours, with a maximum of 9 hours per day.
Q22: How does Section 101 address the issue of overtime?
A22: Section 101 requires that overtime work be compensated at double the ordinary rate
of wages.
Q23: What does Section 102 stipulate about weekly holidays?
A23: Section 102 mandates that every worker is entitled to at least one day off in a week.
Q24: How does Section 108 address the issue of annual leave?
A24: Section 108 entitles every worker to annual leave with wages, the duration of which
depends on the length of service.
Q25: What are the provisions for sick leave under Section 111?
A25: Section 111 entitles workers to sick leave with wages, the duration of which depends
on the length of service.
Q26: How does Section 115 address the issue of casual leave?
A26: Section 115 entitles workers to casual leave with wages, subject to certain conditions.
Q27: What does Section 116 stipulate about maternity leave?
A27: Section 116 entitles female workers to maternity leave with wages, in addition to other
leave entitlements.
Q28: How does Section 117 address the issue of public holidays?
A28: Section 117 mandates that workers are entitled to public holidays with wages.
Q29: What does Section 118 stipulate about leave encashment?
A29: Section 118 provides for the encashment of leave not availed by the worker, subject to
certain conditions.
