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Walmart Slammed for “Pathetic” Contribution to Rana Plaza Victims’ Fund: $2.2 Million
Mega-retailer Walmart has come under fire for the amount it pledged to a fund for the victims of the…
E.U. Pressures Bangladesh to Expedite Reforms; Countdown to Rana Plaza Anniversary Begins
As the anniversary of the Rana Plaza factory collapse fast approaches, the European Union (E.U.) is…
SJ Exclusive Interview with NGC’s Roger Mayerson on the Future of Compliance
Whether a result of a newly intense emphasis on compliance or the pressures exerted on the supply chain…
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Primark to Pay $9 Million to Bangladesh Rana Plaza Victims
British clothier Primark has agreed to pay an additional $9 million in long-term compensation to victims…
H&M Continues its Commitment to Bangladesh Labor Reform
Continuing its efforts to aid in the gradual reform of Bangladesh’s labor practices, Swedish retailer H&M…
New Report Advises Brands on Avoiding Another Rana Plaza
The effects of poor working conditions in low-wage countries have caused many tragedies in the garment…
EU Ambassador to Bangladesh on Compliance: “No, I’m not satisfied.”
In a departure from his earlier optimism, William Hanna, the European Ambassador to Bangladesh, lambasted the…
Apparel Drives Import Growth in January
U.S. apparel imports grew much faster than imports of all goods and services in January, according to the…
Bangladesh’s Exports Could Shrink as EU Forges FTAs with its Competitors
While Pakistan celebrates its recently won trade status from the E.U. under its Generalized System of…
New Survey Reveals Only 2% of Bangladeshi Garment Workers Can Identify a Fire Hazard
According to a new study, an overwhelming percentage of Bangladeshi ready-made garment (RMG) workers lack…
Rana Plaza Fund For Victims Gets First Tranche of Cash from Major Retailers
A fund established to compensate the victims of Bangladesh’s Rana Plaza factory collapse is finally receiving…
Alliance Moves HQ to Dhaka; Jeffrey Krilla to Step Down as CEO
In an effort to focus its work on factory inspections, The Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety (ABWS) is…
Jeans Factory Catches Fire in Bangladesh
A fire broke out at a denim factory in the Hazaribagh area of Dhaka, Bangladesh today. According to reports…
BGMEA Signs Agreement With Impactt to Improve Productivity
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has signed an agreement with ethical…
Tazreen Boss Jailed for 2012 Deadly Factory Fire
The managing director of Tazreen Fashions Limited, Delwar Hossain, has been sent to jail for the deadly fire…