Forced labor and the legal issues: In the context of Bangladesh

doi:10.34104/ajssls.021.085088

Abstract

Modern slavery is currently the most talked about topic in the world. One of the most common forms of modern slavery is forced labor, which is very common in underdeveloped countries like the countries in South Asia. Forced labor means any work which is done by the worker without his willingness but the worker is bound to do the work due to the circumstances like poverty, the threat of life or property, etc. Therefore, mostly the countries which are fighting for survival like Bangladesh are mostly affected by this problem. However, in Bangladesh, forced labor is a punishable offense and also prohibited by the Constitution of the Peoples’ Republic of Bangladesh. Accordingly, Bangladesh has enacted an Act to prohibit forced labor. But due to the economic struggle, unstable political situation, and other issues the country is failing to prevent the offense. The only collective attempt may prevent forced labor from the country.

Highlights

It seems like the modern era is free from the aggression of slavery and all people of this world are living in this world with similar happiness and selfsatisfaction with respect
Many of us find it difficult to accept that modern slavery is more common than at any other point in history
Since modern slavery is so prevalent, it's impossible that any company's activities or supply chains are free of it

Summary

INTRODUCTION

It seems like the modern era is free from the aggression of slavery and all people of this world are living in this world with similar happiness and selfsatisfaction with respect. Countries all over the world face similar difficulties in efficiently controlling labor These include casual work in various forms. One of the most common components of modern slavery is forced labor and/or bonded labor which the majority of the developing countries are dealing with. Known as debt slavery, is a common practice in which people are forced to work in order to repay a debt. Any work for the purpose of public interest It should not be out of place to mention here that International Labor Organization Forced Labor Convention, 1930 (No 29), referred following grounds which shall not be considered as the forced labor:. Organized Offence of Human Trafficking Instigating, Conspiring, or attempting to commit the offence Forced or bonded labor or service Kidnapping, stealing and confining with the intent to commit human trafficking

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