Minimum Wages Board

Under Section 138 of the Bangladesh Labour Act, 2006, the Minimum Wages Board is a statutory body formed by the Government of Bangladesh. Its primary function is to investigate and recommend, and subsequently declare, minimum wage rates for different industries, sectors, and categories of workers. Once approved by the Government and published in the official Gazette, these minimum wages become legally binding on all employers within the specified industry or sector, with non-compliance constituting a punishable offence under the Act.

A Minimum Wages Board is an official body established by the Provincial Government under the Minimum Wages Ordinance, 1961. It is typically composed of a Chairman, an independent member, and representatives from both employers and workers. Its primary function is to conduct inquiries and recommend minimum rates of wages for various categories of workers in industrial undertakings, taking into account economic conditions and the cost of living. These recommendations are then submitted to the Provincial Government for declaration.

The Minimum Wages Board is a crucial statutory body established under the Punjab Minimum Wages Act 2019 (and originally under the Minimum Wages Ordinance, 1961) by the Provincial Government. Its primary function is to conduct inquiries and recommend minimum rates of wages for various categories of workers, including unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled, and highly skilled individuals, across industrial and commercial establishments in the province. The Board comprises a Chairman, an independent member, and representatives from both employers and workers. It is also responsible for periodically reviewing its recommendations to account for changes in economic conditions, cost of living, and other relevant factors, ensuring that minimum wage rates remain equitable and relevant.