Bangladesh: six months after Rana Plaza
Who has signed the Bangladesh safety accord – update
More than 220 companies have now signed the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh following the collapse of…
BANGLADESH: Progress on two ready-made garment sector schemes
Six months after the collapse of the Rana Plaza factory building in Bangladesh, two initiatives are moving forward to help…
UPDATE: BANGLADESH: Primark and Loblaw move forward on compensation
Clothing retailers Primark and Loblaw are moving ahead with plans for long-term compensation for Rana Plaza workers and their families – and…
BANGLADESH: Report criticises Rana Plaza compensation progress
Not enough progress has been made on delivering compensation to families and workers affected by the Rana Plaza building collapse,…
BANGLADESH: Alliance approves fire and building safety standards
The group of North American brands and retailers working to improve fire and building safety in Bangladesh's garment factories has…
BANGLADESH: New $24m package includes Better Work scheme
The Better Work programme was today given the go-ahead to begin in Bangladesh, as part of a wider US$24.21m package…