Commuting accidents will be covered under the Bangladeshi garment industry injury plan

The compensation for accidents that may occur during a worker's commute to and from work has been included to the pilot employment injury scheme implemented by the government of Bangladesh.

During its eighth meeting, which took place on May 13, 2024, the Governance Board of the Employment Injury Scheme (EIS) Pilot unanimously decided to include "commuting accidents" as industrial accidents. This means that they will be eligible for compensation beginning on July 1, 2024.