provided under Article 15(b). However, Article 15 (d) of the constitution provides the right to social security for the unemployed persons as well as for disabled, widows, orphans, ill people, old aged person etc. 27. Bangladesh has a dedicated Ministry to handle labour matters. The objective of the Ministry of Labour & Employment is to alleviate poverty through creating employment opportunities for the poor, unemployed and unskilled labour force of the country. The legal framework governing the sector include, the Private Road Transport Labour Welfare Fund Act 2005, Labour Act 2006 (as amended 2013), Labour Welfare Foundation Act 2006, National Occupational Health and Safety Policy 2011, Child Labour Elimination Policy 2010 related to the Right to Work. Further, the Ministry, has thus far adopted a Domestic Workers Protection and Welfare Policy in January 2015 marks a paradigm shift, which provides a framework to ensure the protection and welfare of the domestic workers. According to ILO report titled World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2018 revealed 90% of jobs are in Bangladesh are in informal sector. Thus, it is vital to ensure that the informal sector is regulated and rights of working community are upheld. 28. 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. 29. The monthly income of the households increased to Tk 15,945 in 2016 from Tk 11,479 in 201035. Similarly, monthly household expenditure increased to 15,715 in 2016 from 11,200 in 2010 and there are variations in income between rural and urban areas of the country. Despite sustained economic growth over the last four decades, the issue of income inequality and poverty remains a major challenge in the country. OXFAM report titled ‘Reward Work, Not Wealth’ revealed that 1% of richest bagged 82% of wealth generated in last year. The report also found that a CEO from one of the world’s top five global fashion brands has to work for just four days to earn what a garments worker in Bangladesh earns in his/her entire life. One of the key contributing factors to increasing income disparity include; wage inequality and non-adherence to minimum wages set for each sector. Thus, it is vital to review the minimum wages on a regular basis and ensure compliance. 30. Women in labour force increased from 9.8 million 2002/03 to 16.8 million in 2013.36 The workforce 44% from agricultural sector, 36 % from services, 20 % from industries which contribute to the GDP respectively, 15%, 66.5% and 28.5%37.While women’s participation in the ready-made garments industry is significant and has contributed to their gaining a level of financial independence. However, discrepancies in other labour sectors remain 35 Preliminary Report on Household Income & Expenditure Survey: page xvii, Published by: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS): http://www.bbs.gov.bd/site/page/648dd9f5-067b-4bcc-ba38-45bfb9b12394/Income,-Expenditure-&-Poverty 36 http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2016/04/07/World_Bank_Group_s_New_Country_Partnership_Framework_helps_Bangl adesh_Reach_Middle_Income_Country_Status 37 http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2016/04/07/World_Bank_Group_s_New_Country_Partnership_Framework_helps_Bangl adesh_Reach_Middle_Income_Country_Status 10