Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh
Disney Adds Bangladesh to ‘Permitted Sourcing’ List
Nearly a decade after the House of Mouse pulled out of Bangladesh, the cultural juggernaut is reinstating…
Two Garment Workers Die in Bangladesh After Boiler Accident
Boiler safety is an increasingly contentious issue in Bangladesh's $34 billion garment industry.
Fires Everywhere as Pivotal Worker Safety Pact Trapped in Limbo
The garment industry is in flames, both literally and figuratively, at a pivotal time for worker safety in…
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Bangladesh Safety Accord Strikes Deal for 3-Month Extension
As global unions battle for the accord's continuation, member brands have been give 10 days to approve the…
Four Garment Workers in India Missing Following Fire
This past month has been marked by garment factory fires that have bolstered calls by labor advocates for a…
3 More Fashion Factory Fires Underscore Urgent Need for Safety Strategy
Fires in Bangladesh, Pakistan and India over the past week have fanned calls by labor advocates for a legally…
Why Global Unions Are Severing Ties With Bangladesh RSC
As the expiration of the Accord on Fire and Building Safety approaches, unions and brands aren't seeing eye…
New BGMEA Head Talks Diversification in Bangladesh
According to Faruque Hassan, "The path forward is to focus more on design development, innovation and digital…
Eight Years After Rana Plaza, Is Worker Safety in Bangladesh in Danger?
With the 2018 Transition Accord expiring on May 31, many are concerned that safety standards could unravel to…
Changing of the Guard Renews Hope in Bangladesh
As the RMG Sustainability Council takes charge in Bangladesh, there is a refreshed optimism for a safer and…
Safety Accord, Nirapon Exit Bangladesh as a New Era Begins
Nirapon said it "is committed to helping its members' sourcing factories create a sustainable culture of…
Brands Should ‘Walk Away’ If Factories Fail to Protect Workers: Sen. Menendez
As Rana Plaza's anniversary draws near, challenges regarding garment factory safety and Bangladesh labor…
84% of Accord-Covered Factories in Bangladesh Lack Fire Alarms
Of the 1,618 factories inspected by the Accord since 2013, more than 84 percent have yet to install and…
Garment Factory Boiler Explosion in Bangladesh Kills 1, Injures 5
A woman has died and five people are injured after an explosion at a sweater factory just outside the…
Ready-made Sustainability Council to Take Over From Bangladesh Accord
The new body will take over the infrastructure, operations and staff of the Accord as it transitions out of…