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…
Get your act together on Bangladesh, industry told
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Get your act together on Bangladesh, industry told
The Rana Plaza factory disaster should be a wake-up call for everyone involved in the apparel industry - and the…
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BANGLADESH: Primark adds surveys to fire safety programme
UK fashion retailer Primark has extended its fire safety programme in Bangladesh to include surveys assessing the structural integrity of…
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BANGLADESH: Forms wage board and plans garment village
The Bangladesh government has moved forward on its plans to review the pay of ready-made garment (RMG) workers, by setting…
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UK: Government pledges GBP18m for Bangladesh workers
The UK government has pledged GBP18m (US$27.65m) in aid to help fund a programme of skills training for 100,000 garment…
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BANGLADESH: Norway pledges US$2.5m to help workers
The Norwegian government has said that it will provide NOK14.5m (US$2.5m) in aid to promote worker rights and labour relations…
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UK: Government pressures retailers on Bangladesh supply chains
The UK government is putting pressure on clothing retailers that source from Bangladesh to improve the safety of their supply…
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US: Retailers eye July release of Bangladesh safety plan
A group of US based retailers and brands working towards a new programme to improve fire and safety regulations in…
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Comment: What’s the best way to raise standards in Bangladesh?
Three strategies have emerged among clothing brands and retailers trying to decide what steps to take to raise standards in…