Bangladesh
Disney Pulls Out of Bangladesh, Pakistan Over Factory Safety Concerns
In a move sure to prove historically important for the evolving world of social compliance, the Walt…
Bangladesh Launches Factory Inspection Database in Commitment to Tripartite Plan
The Bangladesh government has launched a new web database for the Department of Inspection of Factories and…
Accord, Alliance in Bangladesh to Accept Each Other’s Inspections; Factory Owners Relieved
Factory safety reform in Bangladesh has come only in fits and starts, and many attribute the slow crawl…
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Walmart Slammed for “Pathetic” Contribution to Rana Plaza Victims’ Fund: $2.2 Million
Mega-retailer Walmart has come under fire for the amount it pledged to a fund for the victims of the…
E.U. Pressures Bangladesh to Expedite Reforms; Countdown to Rana Plaza Anniversary Begins
As the anniversary of the Rana Plaza factory collapse fast approaches, the European Union (E.U.) is…
SJ Exclusive Interview with NGC’s Roger Mayerson on the Future of Compliance
Whether a result of a newly intense emphasis on compliance or the pressures exerted on the supply chain…
Primark to Pay $9 Million to Bangladesh Rana Plaza Victims
British clothier Primark has agreed to pay an additional $9 million in long-term compensation to victims…
H&M Continues its Commitment to Bangladesh Labor Reform
Continuing its efforts to aid in the gradual reform of Bangladesh’s labor practices, Swedish retailer H&M…
New Report Advises Brands on Avoiding Another Rana Plaza
The effects of poor working conditions in low-wage countries have caused many tragedies in the garment…
EU Ambassador to Bangladesh on Compliance: “No, I’m not satisfied.”
In a departure from his earlier optimism, William Hanna, the European Ambassador to Bangladesh, lambasted the…
Apparel Drives Import Growth in January
U.S. apparel imports grew much faster than imports of all goods and services in January, according to the…
Bangladesh’s Exports Could Shrink as EU Forges FTAs with its Competitors
While Pakistan celebrates its recently won trade status from the E.U. under its Generalized System of…
New Survey Reveals Only 2% of Bangladeshi Garment Workers Can Identify a Fire Hazard
According to a new study, an overwhelming percentage of Bangladeshi ready-made garment (RMG) workers lack…
Rana Plaza Fund For Victims Gets First Tranche of Cash from Major Retailers
A fund established to compensate the victims of Bangladesh’s Rana Plaza factory collapse is finally receiving…
Alliance Moves HQ to Dhaka; Jeffrey Krilla to Step Down as CEO
In an effort to focus its work on factory inspections, The Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety (ABWS) is…