Bangladesh
Rana Plaza Collapse Brings Higher Prices for Makers
The collapse of the Rana Plaza garment factory in April has apparel executives concerned about rising costs…
Workers’ Wages Shrink as Apparel Industry Grows
A controversial new study concludes that the wages for apparel workers in countries which export clothing to…
Another Fire Engulfs Bangladeshi Factory, Western Press Hardly Notices
Yet another fire engulfed a garment factory in Bangladesh, reigniting debates about the beleaguered country's…
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Bangladeshi Cotton Importers Strangled By Defaults
Bangladeshi spinners and importers recently admitted that their ongoing disputes with cotton shippers and…
Bangladesh’s First Factory Report Card Shocking
A team of top engineers from a prestigious Bangladeshi university issued the first report card on the…
Bangladesh Passes Historic Labor Law
On July 15th, Bangladeshi parliament passed a newly amended labor law that many are praising as a historic…
What Fires? Bangladesh Garment Makers Export $27 Billion
New numbers from Bangladesh’s Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) indicate that despite a series of tragedies…
North American Pact on Bangladesh Draws European Criticism
A North American alliance comprised of seventeen retailers and clothing makers agreed to a five-year pact…
Bangladesh Garment Industry Grows Despite Recent Setbacks
Despite a recent series of catastrophic setbacks, the Bangladesh garment industry continues to outperform all…
India’s Tirupur Textile Center Competes With Bangladesh But Tirupir Has An Edge in Factory Safety
Factory safety is not an issue in Tirupur according to a consensus of opinion among workers, factory owners…
US Government Has No Plans to Slow Bangladesh Clothing Exports
The US is moving to suspend trade privileges with Bangladesh, following concerns about labor rights and…
Department of Labor to Fund Bangladesh Safety Grant
The U.S. Department of Labor is offering a competitive $2.5 million grant to fund fire and building…
No New Money for Factory Safety in Bangladesh’s Budget
Bangladesh's finance minister has set aside no new money for...
National Retail Federation Pushes Alternative to Bangladesh Safety Deal
The National Retail Federation (NRF), the largest organization of retailers in North America, has...
U.S. Funds Improvements Programs in Bangladesh, Skips Factory Safety
The second Bangladesh-U.S. Partnership Dialogue adjourned yesterday in Dhaka, ending on a “positive…