The University of Dhaka (DU), established under the Dhaka University Order 1973, is a statutory public institution committed to fairness, equal opportunity, welfare, and strong labour protections. With more than 6,500 employees, DU is one of South Asia’s largest and most equitable public-sector employers, maintaining transparent, accountable, and inclusive employment systems aligned with national laws and SDG 8 principles.
All employees—faculty, officers, and staff—are paid under the 8th National Pay Scale, ensuring a verified living wage. Benefits include housing and medical allowances, festival bonuses, pension, gratuity, and research support.
DU recognizes democratic worker bodies such as DUTA, the Officers’ Association, and associations for third- and fourth-grade employees. These groups actively engage in welfare discussions and collective bargaining processes.
The University enforces zero discrimination based on gender, age, religion, ethnicity, disability, or socioeconomic background. Transparent recruitment, merit-based promotion, anti-harassment committees, disability inclusion, and confidential complaints ensure fairness.
DU strictly prohibits child labour, forced labour, bonded labour, and exploitative contracts. All contractors undergo verification, and workers receive rights-based orientation to maintain a zero-exploitation environment.
Outsourced workers receive equal wages, safety equipment, training, access to leave, and anonymous grievance channels. DU monitors compliance from contract approval to field-level supervision.
The University applies the national pay scale uniformly, guaranteeing equal pay for equal work. No employee faces salary differences based on gender, religion, age, caste, or minority status.
Annual HR analytics are used to monitor gender representation and detect pay gaps. Identified disparities are corrected through established reporting and accountability processes.
A formal, retaliation-free mechanism allows employees to appeal salary and promotion decisions. The process includes submission, evaluation, committee review, and written feedback.
DU upholds workers’ rights, including freedom to form organizations, collective bargaining, non-retaliation protections, and regular rights-awareness training. HR oversees monitoring and ensures policy compliance.
Through legally grounded policies and strong institutional practices, the University of Dhaka demonstrates a comprehensive commitment to SDG 8. DU promotes living wages, equitable pay, non-discrimination, collective bargaining, gender equality, and modern slavery prevention—ensuring dignified and fair employment for all.
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