Dhaka, May 1 -- President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Friday urged all concerned to ensure dignity, safety, equal wages and a secure work environment for female workers as it is both a moral and humanitarian responsibility.

"It is necessary to build a humane workplace culture ensuring maternity leave, equal pay for equal work. I hope all concerned stakeholders will take necessary measures on a priority basis to implement the government's initiatives and directives in the labour sector and ensure their effective execution," he said.

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