In the year since the Rana Plaza collapse, what progress has the Accord made in promoting a safe and healthy ready-made garment industry in Bangladesh?
The collapse of Rana Plaza on 24 April 2013 saw the loss of more than 1,100 Bangladeshi workers. Our thoughts are with all those who suffered loss and injury as we mark the one year anniversary and ask what has changed since that horrific day.
We welcome the news that the ILO-backed Rana Plaza Trust Fund will be the central vehicle for paying compensation to Rana Plaza victims and their families.
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.
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