“Decent work” is a concept that was developed by the International Labour Organization (ILO). It refers to work that is productive, protects human rights and dignity, promotes social inclusion and equality, and provides a fair return. The ILO has developed a set of standards that define what constitutes decent work. These standards include:

• Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining
• Elimination of forced and compulsory labor
• Effective abolition of child labor
• Elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation
• Fair wages and equal pay for work of equal value
• Safe and healthy working conditions
• Social protection for families, in particular for children and the elderly

The ready-made garment sector in Bangladesh is a major employer in the country, with over 4 million workers. The sector has played a significant role in the economic development of Bangladesh, but it has also been criticized for its poor working conditions. In recent years, there have been a number of initiatives to improve the working conditions in the sector, including the adoption of the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh and the Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety.

Ethical human resource management (HRM) can play a role in promoting decent work in the ready-made garment sector in Bangladesh. Ethical HRM is an approach to HRM that is based on the principles of fairness, equity, and respect for human rights. Ethical HRM practices can help to improve the working conditions for garment workers in a number of ways, including:

• Providing fair wages and benefits
• Ensuring a safe and healthy work environment
• Promoting opportunities for training and development
• Respecting the rights of workers to freedom of association and collective bargaining

Trade unions can also play a role in promoting decent work in the ready-made garment sector in Bangladesh. Trade unions can help to improve the working conditions for garment workers by:

• Bargaining for better wages and benefits
• Protecting workers from exploitation and abuse
• Promoting occupational health and safety
• Raising awareness of workers' rights

Situated moral agency is the ability of individuals to make moral decisions in the context of their specific situation. Situated moral agency can play a role in promoting decent work in the ready-made garment sector in Bangladesh by:

• Encouraging workers to speak up about unsafe working conditions and other problems
• Supporting workers who are trying to improve their working conditions
• Holding employers accountable for their actions

By working together, ethical HRM, trade unions, and situated moral agency can help to promote decent work in the ready-made garment sector in Bangladesh. Decent work is essential for the economic and social development of Bangladesh, and it is also essential for the well-being of the millions of garment workers who work in the sector.