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Live From Magic: Bangladesh Ambassador Says Buyers Have Big Role in Factory Safety
Speaking to Sourcing Journal and a group of industry players at Sourcing at Magic in Las Vegas today, Qader…
Sen. Levin to Visit Bangladesh Factories
Rep. Sandy Levin just announced he plans to visit Bangladesh this week for.....
Post Rana Plaza, Bangladesh Workers Still At Risk
The three million Bangladeshis employed in the nation’s $20 billion dollar garment industry remain at risk…
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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…
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…
Bangladesh Mayor Arrested In Connection With Rana Plaza Tragedy
The Bangladesh police arrested the mayor of the town where the Rana Plaza collapsed, killing more than 1,100…
Retailers Begin Bangladesh Safety Project
Clothing retailers are teaming up to improve working conditions in Bangladesh in advance...
What Fires? Bangladesh Garment Makers Export $27 Billion
New numbers from Bangladesh’s Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) indicate that despite a series of tragedies…
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...
Walmart Quits Simco in Bangladesh; Garment Maker Threatens Law Suit
After the collapse of the Rana Plaza factory in Bangladesh which killed 1,131 people in April, Walmart placed…
Despite Its Problems Bangladesh To Retain Privileged Access to EU Market
After meeting recently in Brussels Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Dipu Moni and EU's Trade Commissioner Karel…
U.S. Official Urges Buyers to Stay in Bangladesh
The official, U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Wendy R. Sherman, spoke at a news…