May Day

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Bangladesh: people observing May Day today

On this day in the year 18, the workers of Hay Market in Chicago, USA, sacrificed their lives to demand 8 hours of work. On that day the rights of the working class were established through their self-sacrifice.

This day of workers' sacrifice for the realization of the rights of working people has been observed as' May Day 'all over the world ever since.

President on the occasion of the great May Day. Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have given separate statements. On the occasion of the day, Abdul Hamid conveyed his heartfelt greetings and congratulations to all the working people of the world including Bangladesh and said that Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman has always fought for the rights of the working people. He was a true friend of working people. After independence, May Day received state recognition and Father of the Nation declared May Day a public holiday.

In the message, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the present Awami League government is implementing various activities to improve the living standards and welfare of the working people of the country. The Bangladesh Labor (Amendment) Act, 2018 has been enacted by updating and modernizing the Bangladesh Labor Act to ensure safe working environment, social security and welfare of workers by maintaining friendship and good relations between employers and workers.

On the occasion of the great May Day, detailed programs have been taken by various labor organizations in compliance with the hygiene rules. The program includes labor rallies, processions, discussion meetings, seminars and cultural events.

National newspapers have published special supplements on the occasion of the great May Day celebrations. Bangladesh Television, Bangladesh Betar and private TV channels are broadcasting special programs and talk shows on the occasion of the day.