Bangladesh authorities have increased the duration of maternity leave to 120 days starting April 2026, a positive step for millions of working women in the country. Nevertheless, for female workers at garment factories—one of the largest sectors of the national economy, employing predominantly women—the extension of leave does not solve a more fundamental problem: what to do with the child after returning to work. Shifts at textile enterprises often last from 10 to 14 hours, and childcare infrastructure at most factories is either absent or extremely limited. Workers are forced either to leave infants in the care of relatives, often living in other cities or villages, or to hire nannies, which for many low-income families represents an unbearable financial burden. Experts and human rights organizations point out that without creating a network of nurseries and childcare rooms directly on enterprise premises or nearby, the extension of maternity leave will remain a half-measure. They note that similar programs in other countries with developed textile industries have proven effective in reducing staff turnover and improving the well-being of workers and their children. Bangladesh's garment industry employs millions of people and is one of the country's major sources of export revenue. However, working conditions in this sector have long been criticized by international observers, including issues of safety, length of working hours, and employee social protection. The question of organizing childcare for workers is becoming another item on the list of unresolved social problems in the industry, requiring attention from both the state and enterprise owners.