Transatlantic divide on Bangladesh factory safety
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…
US: Apparel groups unveil own Bangladesh safety plans
A group of North American retailers has gone its own way on strengthening safety efforts at Bangladesh garment factories, setting…
Bangladesh safety accord still raises many questions
There is no doubt that something needed to be done to improve safety standards at factories in Bangladesh making clothes…
BANGLADESH: More retailers race to join safety accord
More retailers and brands have joined the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh ahead of the midnight deadline…
BANGLADESH: Wal-Mart won’t sign Accord, ramps up inspections
Wal-Mart has confirmed plans to conduct in-depth safety inspections at its supplier factories in Bangladesh over the next six months,…
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BANGLADESH: Benetton and N Brown commit to safety accord
Two more European retailers have this-afternoon signed up to the new Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh, which aims…
What does the new Bangladesh safety accord entail?
Yesterday (13 May) was a big day for the Bangladesh garment industry, with retailers finally signing an agreement to improve…
BANGLADESH: Marks & Spencer joins Safety Accord
Marks & Spencer has become the latest retailer to join the new Bangladesh Fire and Building Safety Accord, which is…
BANGLADESH: Gap seeks modifications to Safety Accord
US retailer Gap has said it will sign the new Bangladesh Fire and Building Safety Accord, if the agreement on…
UPDATE: BANGLADESH: Retailers rush to join fire and building safety accord
Retailers H&M, Primark, C&A, Tesco and Inditex (operator of the Zara stores) have joined the Fire and Building Safety Agreement,…