Get your act together on Bangladesh, industry told
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
The Rana Plaza factory disaster should be a wake-up call for everyone involved in the apparel industry - and the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…