Empowering Leadership for a Sustainable Future
Leadership, Empowerment Sustainability
Driving gender equality, workplace well-being, and sustainable growth through expert training, strategic advisory, and transformative programs in Bangladesh and beyond.
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Empowering Leadership for a Sustainable Future
LES Int. is a global development firm dedicated to driving sustainable business practices and inclusive growth. As Bangladesh transitions to a middle-income country and development funding shrinks for NGOs, LES Int. steps in to support businesses in aligning with international standards like SDGs, WEPs, ILS, CSRD, and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
Founded in 2023 by Bina Akter, LES Int. works directly with factories, management, and workers to bridge the gap between social impact and economic success. With expertise from ILO, IFC, UNDP, GIZ, and renowned global brands, we provide high-impact training, advisory, and program leadership to build ethical, empowered, and resilient workplaces.
- Gender Ambassador and Women’s Career Advancement Program
- Respectful workplace & GBVH prevention
- Mental health & wellbeing
- Executive Leadership Development for Supervisors and Line Chiefs
- Gender assessment & translation Services
100+
factories
are experiencing measurable impact.
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OUR TEAM
Executive Team
LES Int’s strengths are advisory, training, and project leadership. For the last 7 years, LES Int Team has served 100+ RMG factories in collaboration with international apparel brands such as M&S, VFC, H&M, Ralph Lauren, Target USA, Regatta, PUMA, Fast Retailing, Levi’s. LES Int trainers and experts served 30+ manufacturing groups such as Epyllion, Standard, Babylon, PRAN, Debonair, Palmal, Hameem, SQ, Bitopi, MNJ, Ananta, Armana, Dekko, Young One, KDS, Four H, Asian, Clifton, etc.
Bina Akter
Managing Director
Bina Akter
Managing Director
Bina Akter is the Founding Managing Director of LES Int. Ltd. With an MBA in Management, she specializes in strategic planning, operational leadership, program design, and organizational development. Her research on women’s leadership was published in Management and Labour Studies. She leads LES Int to position the firm as a premier business development partner in Bangladesh and globally.
- Phone:+8801815421815
Ashrafun Nahar
Program Coordinator and Empowerment Lead
Ashrafun Nahar
Program Coordinator and Empowerment Lead
Ashrafun Nahar is a seasoned expert with 20+ years of experience in the RMG sector, having worked with the ILO, global brands, NGOs, and government projects. A master trainer and program strategist, she has led initiatives on industrial relations, grievance management, gender based violence and harassment and promoting respectful workplaces (GBVH) in over 300 factories, training 5,000+ workers and managers. Former employee of H&M and current Soft Skills Trainer of the GEAR program at ILO’s Better Work Bangladesh.
- Phone:+8801711458747
Dr. Asma Abbasi
Governance And Human Rights Lead
Dr. Asma Abbasi
Governance And Human Rights Lead
Dr. Asma Abbasi is a specialist with over 20 years of experience in human rights, governance, social inclusion, capacity building, and gender mainstreaming. Holding a PhD in Social Science, she worked with ILO, UNDP, USAID, and GIZ. As part of ILO’s Better Work Program, she facilitated 50+ advisory sessions and workshops, focusing on women’s leadership, team building, workplace communications and inclusive labor practices.
Moniruzzaman
Enterprise Sustainability Lead
Moniruzzaman
Enterprise Sustainability Lead
Mr. Moniruzzaman is a seasoned expert with over 15 years of experience in labor rights, human rights due diligence, and global supply chain sustainability. As Advisory Lead at LES Int and External Collaborator with ILO’s Better Work Bangladesh. He has led initiatives on CSR, environmental and climate adaptation, grievance mechanisms, and wage management at Ralph Lauren, and VF Asia Ltd. Moniruzzaman holds an MBA, MSc in Computer Science, and Lead Auditor certifications in ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
Saima Akther
Mental Health Specialist
Saima Akther
Mental Health Specialist
Ms. Saima Akther is a practicing psychologist and Lead Soft Skills Trainer for the ILO Better Work –IFC GEAR Program, with 5+ years of experience advancing women’s leadership and mental well-being and psychosocial counselling services in the RMG sector. Since 2019, she has conducted 100+ sessions across 50+ factories. She also contributed to designing and delivering training for Standard GEAR, GEAR Advance, and Training of Trainers (ToT) programs. She holds a master’s degree in clinical psychology from the University of Dhaka.
Anwar Hossain
Technical Skills Specialist
Anwar Hossain
Technical Skills Specialist
Eng. Anwar Hossain, an Industrial Engineer from BUET with an MBA from DU, has 15 years’ experience in the RMG sector. A Lean Manufacturing expert and GEAR Technical Skills Trainer (ILO), he specializes in apparel and sweater production, module development, and delivering impactful technical skills training across multiple national and international programs.
Focused Sectors
Garments Textiles and Footwear Industry
Agri-business, Food & Beverage and Plastic Industry
Pharmaceuticals, Tourism and Electronics Industry
Small and Medium
Enterprises and
Entrepreneurship
Development
SERVICE LIST
Services We Can Help You With !
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Women Empowerment Program -
Productivity & Workforce Development Training -
Capacity Building Training -
Advisory Services
- BEENA: Women leadership and career advancement
- Respectful Workplace & GBVH: Eliminating violence and harassment while upholding human rights.
- Mental health and Psychosocial Counselling Services: Enhancing health, well-being, and life skills education for workers.
- Gender Assesment: Assessing and developing enterprise sustainability roadmap.
- Skills development training for Sewing and Jacquard machine operators
- Leadership and Technical Productivity Skills Training for Supervisors and Line Chiefs
- Training of Trainers (TOT) on facilitation skills
- Peer Education: Menstrual hygiene, sexual reproductive health, pregnancy, and maternity
- Capacity Development of Factory Complaint Committee and Participation Committee
- Grievance Mechanism and Workplace Dialogue
- HR & OSH Management System
OUR Projects
Driving Productivity and Empowerment Through Soft and Technical Skills
At LES Int., we turn strategies into impact. Our completed programs focus on advancing gender equality, improving workplace culture, promoting mental well-being, and building sustainable, high-performing organizations across Bangladesh. Each initiative reflects our commitment to leadership, empowerment, and long-term sustainability.
Women Leadership and Career Advancment Program – BEENA
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Respectful Workplace Program
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Mental health and Psychosocial Counselling Services in the workplace
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Peer Education Program on Menstrual Hygiene, Nutrition, Sexual Reproductive and Maternity Health
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Gender Assessment (Audits)
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CONTACT US
Let’s Connect & Create Sustainable Change
We’re here to support your journey toward a more empowered and inclusive workplace. Whether you want to collaborate, seek guidance, or explore our programs—reach out to us today.
Office Address :
House No: 578/A, Road-8,
Block -E, Bashundhara R/A, Dhaka-1212 (Home-based Office)
Phone Number :
+880 1815 421 815 , +880 1755 521 214,
+880 1711 458 747
Mail Address :
lesilint@gmail.com
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We look forward to hearing from you. Let’s work together to build better leadership and sustainable workplaces across Bangladesh and beyond.
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