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Factory collapse: a view from Dhaka

While the West questions brands, anguish in the Bangladesh media has focused on the government's failure to implement building law. An independent view from Stirling Smith.

ETI announces its Bangladesh fire and building safety plan

ETI announces its Bangladesh fire and building safety plan

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Bangladesh factory collapse: unions essential to improve standards

Events in Bangladesh last week illustrate the appalling consequences of trade unions not being able to speak up for workers' safety, says the TUC's Rosa Crawford. The collapse of Rana Plaza claimed an estimated 380 lives.