in EPZs to work as trade unions; giving meaning to the rights of association guaranteed under the Constitution. NHRCB notes with appreciation the efforts by the Ministry of Labour and Employment in adopting the Domestic Workers Protection and Welfare Policy on 4 January, 2016. This policy is a paradigm shift, which provides a framework to ensure the protection and welfare of the domestic workers. The policy defines ‘domestic work` and ‘domestic workers’. The definition of ‘domestic worker’ include part time or full time workers who by oral or written agreement engages in domestic/household work. It ensures protection and welfare of the domestic workers, provides for the minimum wages, timely payment, define the age of the domestic workers, the terms and conditions of the contract, working hour, rest, leisure and holiday. Further, the policy provides for the treatment, remedies for accidental injury, freedom to practice own religion and measures for addressing violence against the domestic workers. While strengthening the domestic polices it is also vital that the country remains aligned with international standards. Bangladesh has yet to ratify the Domestic Workers Convention (2011), Migration for Employment Convention (1949) and Migrant Workers (Supplementary Provisions) Convention (1975). Thus, it is the Commission’s view that Bangladesh should consider ratifying the Domestic Workers Convention 2011 (No. 189) and other conventions and subsequently enact legislation to translate international obligations to the domestic legal context. Despite many efforts to create a comprehensive legal and policy framework, implementation of these laws, policies and Rules remains a challenge. While appreciating ongoing efforts, the Commission would like to emphasize the need to translate laws and policies into actions. A well-grounded action plan with milestones and smart indicators must be in place to monitor progress made under these policies and laws. Further, it is of utmost importance that the government continue to retain this subject as one of its national priorities and allocate more resources to ensure the rights of migrants are protected. The Commission notes the importance of effective implementation of the National Skills Development Policy16, 2013. While appreciating key achievements under the policy the Commission would like to place emphasis on several gaps and challenges identified in a recent report17 related to this policy. As per the report better coordination among institutions, gaps between the actual labour market and courses offered and inconsistent training quality need closer attention and the Commission would urge relevant authorities to take necessary action to address these gaps. The Commission encourages the government to continue bilateral discussion with the government of Myanmar to seek durable solutions and repatriate undocumented Myanmar Nationals. Further, the Commission recommends that the international community continue to pursue Myanmar government to create a safe and peaceful environment to Rohingya communities. Bangladesh has thus far made no declaration under Articles 76 & 77 of CMW. Given that many countries employing Bangladeshi migrant workers are non-signatories to CMW and the availability of multiple domestic redress forums to Bangladeshi migrant workers, the Commission is keen to analyse the pragmatic application of Articles 76 and 77. Thus, the Commission would recommend that an analysis be conducted to guide the State to take appropriate next steps based on evidence. 16 The government in 2013 approved and adopted the National Skills Development Policy with the objective of improving employability of citizens locally and overseas. 17 National skills development in Bangladesh 2015 , page 2 (http://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/---asia/---ro-bangkok/---ilodhaka/documents/publication/wcms_445255.pdf) 4