Bangladesh Interpreters Association
WE INTERPRETE POSITIVE BANGLADESH
BDIA’s mission is to enhance the recognition of professional translators and interpreters, foster communication among members, set standards of competence and ethics, offer professional development opportunities, and advocate for the profession. Our aim is to support and advance the field, ensuring excellence and integrity in all aspects of translation and interpretation.
History of BDIA
Shamim Hossain meets with Seven colleagues in Dhaka to discuss forming a professional organization
The Bangladesh Interpreters Association is founded
Shamim Hossain becomes the first BDIA president
BDIA’s First Annual Meeting of is held in Dhaka at the sector-1, Road-5, House-7, 4th floor
BDIA adopts Code of Professional Ethics
First Professional Services Directory of BDIA members is published
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We Remove Language barrier
Founded in 2021, the Bangladesh Interpreters Association (BDIA) is the largest professional association of translators and interpreters in the Bangladesh
Professional Translators and Interpreters Connect Us to Our World
When you care about your customers, want to take your message to the next level, and are committed to quality, the language professional you need is an BDIA member.
Who We Are
The BDIA was created to promote the growth of its members’ careers in the translation and interpreting fields. Members include language firm owners, hospitals, universities, government organizations, teachers, project managers, web and software developers, and translators and interpreters.
We Are Our Members
The success of BDIA’s activities and events depends on member engagement because it is a volunteer-driven organization. The Association’s future is decided upon and shaped by its members.
Members include language firm owners, hospitals, universities, government organizations, teachers, project managers, web and software developers, and translators and interpreters.
Activities
- To help foreigners market analysis for investment/marketing/ trading.
- To help foreigner to find prominent business sectors in Bangladesh.
- To help foreigners about the economic growth, create their interest to invest in Bangladesh.
- To develop their trust to invest in Bangladesh.
- To brief them government strategy for foreign investor.
- To support foreigner for establish/ manufacturing /production factory in Bangladesh within govt. regulation.
- To help government agencies to find revenue.
- Encourage the foreigner to visit economic and tourist site smoothly.
- To help the foreigner to find skill interpreter.
- To give knowledge about the busting economy of Bangladesh.
Background History
- In May 2021, the BDIA sought input from independent contractors on a proposed rule for determining employee and independent contractor status. BDIA members actively participated in these public forums, demonstrating their engagement and concern. Currently, over 75% of language professionals work as independent contractors, offering specialized, knowledge-based services that demand a high level of professionalism, ongoing education, and appropriate compensation. Mandating employee status for those who choose to be independent contractors would disrupt essential language access services, which are safeguarded under Bangladeshi law. This change could significantly impact the flexibility and effectiveness of language professionals, ultimately affecting the quality of services provided to the public.
Policies & Rules
- New Proposed Rule Could Classify Independent Translators and Interpreters as Employees Under the BD labor Law.
- On may 30, 2021, the Bangladesh labor a notice of proposed rulemaking that puts forward a restrictive interpretation of the “economic realities” test, which is used to determine an individual’s status as an employee or independent contractor for the purpose the BD Law.
- The new proposed economic realities test would include the following six factors: 1. Opportunity for profit or loss depending on managerial skill. 2. Investment by the worker and the employer 3. Degree of performance of the work relationship 4. Nature and degree of control 5. Extent to which the work performed is an integral part of the employer’s business 6. Skill and initiative