Bangladesh
Garment workers protest deadly fire at Walmart-linked factory
November 27, 2012While 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.
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World Notes: Cuba, Bangladesh and more
December 15, 2010Cuba: Economic reforms apply to health care; Bangladesh: Textile workers launch massive strike; Costa Rica: Opposition protests U.S. troops; Spain: WikiLeaks reveals talks on AFRICOM hosting; Japan: Peace Conference centers on removal of foreign bases; Egypt:...
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Bangladesh labor leader rotting in jail
October 5, 2010Ghosh, a well-respected labor leader, lawyer and member of the Communist Party of Bangladesh, has now been in jail for over 70 days.
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Blogging from India #2 Roommates
March 25, 2008The Communist Party of India started its congress (convention) March 23. International guests are arriving now. Some 25 countries are expected to be represented. Besides the U.S., Brazil, Bangladesh, Spain Vietnam, Nepal, Australia, Greece, Czech Republic,...
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U.S. aid doesn’t aid Bangladesh
July 12, 2002When I lived in the Bronx, one of those traveling carnivals came into our neighborhood. They set up their equipment in a public park, tearing up the grass and knocking down a stone gate.
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