Bangladesh's Powerful Garment Sector Fends Off Regulation : NPR
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The deaths of hundreds of workers in Bangladesh are taking place in a garment sector that has seen explosive growth over the past three decades. Amid market pressures to cut prices, the country has managed to lure clothing-makers through a combination of low wages and light regulation.
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After Bangladesh Factory Disaster, Efforts Show Mixed Progress : NPR
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Solidarity Center - 'THE FACTORY IS GREEN, THE JOB IS NOT
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Nixon And Kimchi: How The Garment Industry Came To Bangladesh
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Memories of my mom are wrapped up in her saris
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How Bangladesh went from economic miracle to $4.5 billion IMF
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Sustainability Mission - What is Deadstock and Why We Use It
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How Bangladesh went from economic miracle to $4.5 billion IMF
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In Bangladesh, Empowering and Employing Women in the Garments Sector
Activists urge Bangladesh garment industry to take action after