Bangladesh

Many killed in inferno at Bangladesh container depot

June 6, 2022 By Associated Press

This is another in a long string of industrial disasters that leave workers unprotected in the country.

Where next for the left in Bangladesh?

November 15, 2016 By John Foster

Across most of the textile industry, the government has colluded in the banning of trade unions.

Fair trade “fashionistas” mark Bangladesh disaster with action

April 23, 2014 By Teresa Albano

This week marks the one-year anniversary of the worst disaster in clothing industry history.

U.S. threatens to yank trade preferences for Bangladesh

June 10, 2013 By Mark Gruenberg

The recent factory collapse in Bangladesh has forced the Obama administration to decide by the end of this month whether to yank trade preferences for the country.

Garment workers protest deadly fire at Walmart-linked factory

November 27, 2012 By Teresa Albano

While actions took place in U.S. supporting Walmart workers, 112 garment workers in Bangladesh were killed in a factory fire as they reportedly worked overtime for American clothing retailers, including Walmart.