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As Power Shifts in Dhaka, Business Demands Stability and Reform

Days after winning the national election, Tarique Rahman, chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and…

Bangladesh, US Engage in Free Trade Agreement Talks

A deal could greatly bolster the country's ready-made garment sector, which accounts for the bulk of its…

ILO Wants Bangladesh Labor Rules to Reflect International Standards

The Bangladesh government is in the process of discussing implementation rules for the Bangladesh Labor Act…

USAID Announces Program to Empower RMG Workers in Bangladesh

Two years after the Rana Plaza building collapse shifted the world's attention to garment worker safety…

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…

Wal-Mart to Support Safety School in Bangladesh

Wal-Mart is donating $1.6 million to help establish the Environmental Health and Safety academy in…