A. Timing: When to Notify<\/strong><\/h4>\nThe law is unequivocal about the timeline. Employers are required to submit the notification to the Chief Inspector (Inspector General of DIFE) at least fifteen (15) days before<\/strong> starting work or commencing business operations. This advance notice allows the authorities to duly register the new establishment and plan any necessary initial inspections.<\/p>\nB. The Required Form and Information: Form 75<\/strong><\/h4>\nThe notification must be submitted in duplicate using Form 75<\/strong>, as stipulated by the Bangladesh Labour Rules, 2015. This form requires the following essential information:<\/p>\n(a) Name and location of the establishment:<\/strong> The full registered name and physical address of the business. (b) Name and address of the owner:<\/strong> The details of the proprietor, partners, or the registered office address of the company. (c) Address for correspondence:<\/strong> The designated mailing address for all official communications. (d) Nature of the work or business:<\/strong> A clear and concise description of the business activities to be carried on. (e) Nature and amount of power to be used (if any):<\/strong> Details of any electricity, gas, or other forms of power to be used in the operations. (f) Name of the manager:<\/strong> The name of the individual responsible for the management of the establishment. (g) Probable number of workers to be employed:<\/strong> An estimate of the initial workforce size. (h) Any other prescribed information:<\/strong> Any additional details as required by Form 75.<\/p>\nC. The Submission Process<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n- Complete Form 75:<\/strong> Fill out two copies of Form 75 with accurate and up-to-date information.<\/li>\n
- Submit to DIFE:<\/strong> The completed forms must be submitted to the office of the Inspector General of DIFE or the relevant Deputy Inspector General (DIG) office that has jurisdiction over the establishment’s location.<\/li>\n
- Receive Acknowledgement:<\/strong> The receiving DIFE office will examine the submitted forms, sign one copy, and return it to the employer as an official acknowledgement. This signed copy is a crucial document that should be retained securely as proof of compliance.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
\u00a0<\/h3>\n\u00a0<\/h3>\nIII. Additional and Ongoing Responsibilities<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe initial notification is not the end of the compliance journey. Employers have a continuing obligation to keep DIFE informed of any significant changes.<\/p>\n
\n- Changes to Submitted Information:<\/strong> Should any of the information provided in Form 75 change after submission, the employer must immediately inform the relevant DIG office in writing.<\/li>\n
- New Manager Appointment:<\/strong> If a new manager is appointed, the owner is legally required to notify the Chief Inspector in writing within seven (7) days of the manager’s joining date.<\/li>\n
- Further Information Requests:<\/strong> DIFE is empowered to request additional information beyond the scope of Form 75 if it is deemed necessary for regulatory oversight.<\/li>\n
- Universal Applicability:<\/strong> It is important to note that this notification requirement applies to all establishments, regardless of size or the number of employees. Even a business operated solely by family members without any paid workers must comply with this legal mandate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
By adhering to these procedures, businesses can ensure they are in full compliance with the Bangladesh Labour Act, 2006, from the very beginning, thereby establishing a solid foundation for a safe, legal, and successful enterprise.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n