A delegation of the European Parliament`s Committee on International Trade is due today to inspect how much progress Bangladesh has made in implementing the EU`s nine-point action plan to address labour and human rights issues – a prerequisite to stay eligible for the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) facility.
The 11-member delegation will be led by Member of European Parliament Heidi Hautala.
During the visit on July 18-20, they will meet with Law Minister Anisul Haque and State Minister for Labour and Employment Begum Monnujan Sufian on the progress of amendments to labour law and EPZ labour act.
Besides, the team will also hold a meeting with Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi and State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam.
The European delegation will meet with Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA)and Bangladesh Employers` Federation. They will also hold separate meetings with trade union leaders, ILO officials, civil society organisations.
