In a significant directive that would go miles to benefit thousands of female workers in Bangladesh’s readymade garment sector, the High Court of the country has recently ordered the authorities concerned to set up breastfeeding corners at all mills and factories across the country within 2 months.
The High Court bench comprising Justice M. Enayetur Rahim and Justice M. Mostafizur Rahman issued the order in response to a writ petition filed by advocate Israt Hasan on behalf of Umair Bin Sadi, a nine-month-old baby and his mother, on 24 October 2019 to provide a safe atmosphere for breastfeeding of the child.
Following this, the High Court has issued a rule asking the authorities concerned to explain as to why directives should not be given to set up breastfeeding and baby-care corners at workplaces, airports, bus stops, railway stations and shopping malls.
The court has also directed Labour Secretary and Chairman of Department of Labour to submit a report within 60 days on implementation of its order.
