Fires in South Asia garment factories: why do they start, why do they spread, and why can't workers get out?  

While progress has been made after two horrific factory disasters in Bangladesh, everybody seems to have forgotten about Pakistan’s worst-ever industrial disaster.

ETI was horrified to learn of the collapse of the nine-storied Rana Plaza in Savar, Bangladesh this morning. At least 80 people are dead and 800 injured and this count is expected to rise. 

ETI is both shocked and saddened by the devastating factory fires in Pakistan which have tragically claimed so many lives. Our condolences go out to the family and friends of these victims.