Dhaka, Oct. 23 -- Max Tunon has officially assumed his role as the new Country Director of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Bangladesh.

He presented his credentials to Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain in Dhaka on Wednesday.

Tunon's arrival comes at a crucial time when Bangladesh is placing increasing emphasis on decent work, social justice, and the implementation of its national development priorities - all of which align closely with the ILO's global mandate.Speaking after assuming office, Tunon said the urgency of ensuring fair and decent work in Bangladesh could not be clearer. "Every year, nearly 20 million young men and women join the labour market. We must work together to ensure that this economic growth tr...