DHAKA, Aug 7, 2025 (BSS) - A workshop aimed at formulating a comprehensive roadmap for the implementation of the National Social Insurance Scheme (NSIS) was held in Gazipur.

The scheme seeks to enhance social security coverage for workers across Bangladesh, a press release said.

Organized by the International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Australian Aid, and RAPID, the event brought together key stakeholders from government agencies, employers' associations, and development partners at the BRAC CDM office in Rajendrapur, Gazipur, on Wednesday.

AHM Shafiquzzaman, Secretary of the Ministry of Labour and Employment, attended the event as the chief guest.

In his address, he noted that Bangladesh is already undertaking a range of initiatives to eliminate child labour, working in coordination with the Ministry of Labour and Employment, the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs, and various non-governmental organizations.

He emphasized the need to strengthen the country's institutional framework to bring both formal and informal sector workers under a sustainable social protection system.

Highlighting the importance of transparency, he called for the rapid digitalization of services provided by the Bangladesh Workers' Welfare Foundation and the Central Fund.

Shafiquzzaman also suggested that Bangladesh should explore higher tax collection rates, similar to Scandinavian models, to finance long-term social security initiatives.

Representatives from the Cabinet Division, Ministry of Labour and Employment, Bangladesh Workers' Welfare Foundation, BEF, BGMEA, and BKMEA were present.