Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety
Where Were You When You Heard About Rana Plaza?
At the SJ Sustainability Summit, panelists recounted hearing about the watershed collapse and ensuing worker…
‘We Will Never Forget’: 10 Years After Rana Plaza, Are Garment Workers Any Safer?
On April 24, 2013, 1,134 garment workers died and thousands more injured when the eight-story building…
Safety Sliding Backwards? What’s Going on With Bangladesh’s Garment Sector
The number of worker injuries in Bangladesh's garment factories is increasing, a new study says.
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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…
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…
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…
YKK Becomes Only Zipper Manufacturer in Bangladesh Certified by Alliance
YKK announced Monday that its facility in Bangladesh was certified by the Alliance of Bangladesh Worker…
Bangladesh Alliance Says it’s Leaving its Garment Factories “Dramatically Improved”
The Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety says it's "leaving a legacy of safety" in the Bangladesh garment…
Alliance Says Bangladesh Factories “Demonstrably Safer” Than Pre-Rana Plaza
The Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety seems to be keeping good on its word that the majority of the…
Bangladesh to Take Factory Inspections Into its Own Hands as US-Led Alliance Steps Aside
The BGMEA, will form its own agency to undertake factory inspection and remediation efforts, while the Accord…
Bangladesh Alliance Suspends Nine More Factories
In Bangladesh, factory progress seems to be falling right in line with setbacks.
BGMEA Says Replacement for Bangladesh Accord and Alliance Won’t be Legally Binding
Just 18 months remain for the two in place safety initiatives that have been working to upgrade conditions in…
New Report Says Bangladesh Alliance Overstated Factory Progress
A report out by labor rights organizations this week says the Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety has…
Retailers Seek Bangladesh Accord, Alliance Extensions
After the Rana Plaza building collapse in Bangladesh in 2013, two separate safety initiatives took on…