Bangladesh Institute of Labour Studies (BILS) props up the endeavors of the labour movement to act in proper with the labour rights issues and its social actions. BILS facilitates to strengthen links and networks between trade unions and other civil society organizations with similar interests, particularly in the justification of human and democratic rights and social justice in all its aspects. BILS was established in 1995 with the support and active participation of major National Trade Union Federations of the country.

Democracy and Human Rights; Empowerment and Equality; Dignity, Credibility and Responsibility of trade union are among the major objectives of BILS.

BILS activities cover Training, Education, Publication, Research, Advocacy, Dialogue, Seminar, Workshop, Library cum Information Bank, Exchange Programme and other services in the trade union and labour market sector.