May Day
How professional is journalism in Bangladesh?
The International Workers’ Day, or May Day, was observed in Bangladesh with considerable fanfare, in step with global celebrations. Various organizations held rallies, meetings, and seminars focusing on labor rights. Everywhere, strong speeches were delivered, and hopeful words were shared. We hear these hopeful promises every year, yet not even a fraction of them gets implemented. In fact, injustices against workers seem to increase with each passing year. A visit to the Department of Labour makes this reality clear—protests by workers with demands and grievances are an almost daily affair.
Strengthening the demand for employment on May Day
Civilization has advanced through the blows of the worker’s hammer. While it is true that one becomes a worker through labor, the term “worker” typically conjures the image of an industrial laborer. Yet, the scope of working people is far broader, because every human being is involved in some form of work, and every task requires labor. In that sense, all people on earth could be considered workers. From a Marxist perspective, the working class is the most modern class, destined to lead the revolution. Karl Marx gave special status to factory workers as a revolutionary class—liberated from feudal bondage, yet united under one roof and one collective interest within the factory system.
Ensure the workers' right to survival
Today is May 1, the International Workers’ Day, globally known as May Day. On this day in 1886, workers in Chicago, USA, sacrificed their lives demanding dignity of labour, fair wages, and an eight-hour workday. In honour of their sacrifice, countries across the world, including Bangladesh, observe this day as a symbol of the fight for workers’ rights. Every year, Bangladesh observes the day with due respect, declaring it a public holiday. The media runs special reports, and various events are held to discuss workers' issues. But what is the actual condition of workers in Bangladesh?
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May Day observed in befitting manner
The historic May Day was observed today (May 1) in the country and elsewhere across the world in a befitting manner.
Workers deserve dignity despite unfair pay
Bangladesh's economy, progress, and prospects all hinge on three words starting with the letter 'R' in English: Rice, Remittance, and RMG. Simply put, these three constitute the lifeblood of Bangladesh's economy. They represent labor-intensive work. To put it bluntly, Bangladesh's development and progress rely significantly on the contribution of labor, rather than on intellect, talent, or skill. Bangladesh stands on the shoulders of its workers. The real backbone of Bangladesh is its labor force. The most readily available and cheapest resource in Bangladesh is its people, thus labor comes at the lowest cost.
Historic May Day today
The historic May Day is being observed today (May 1) in the country and elsewhere across the world in a befitting manner.
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