Workers in the export-oriented ready-made garment (RMG) sector are set to get enhanced social security through an income protection initiative, says the International Labour Organization (ILO) on Wednesday.

The ILO in collaboration with the labour and employment ministry officially launched the pilot of an Employment Injury Scheme Project on Wednesday. Photo: Collected

International Labour Organization ILO in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoLE) officially launched the pilot of an Employment Injury Scheme (EIS) Project, aiming to provide income protection to victims of work-related accidents and occupational diseases.

The long-awaited Employment Injury Scheme (EIS) was launched in the