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Gazipur (Bangladesh)

Type: City

Name: Gazipur (Bangladesh)

Country: Bangladesh

Latitude: 23.799999

Longitude: 90.650002

population: 132,249

First reported 11 hours ago - Updated 9 hours ago - 1 reports

Shoddy Materials And Illegal Construction Caused Bangladesh Factory Collapse

Photo via the AP The Bangladesh government released results of its investigation into the factory collapse that killed 1,127 and concluded that “extremely” poor quality materials and violations of regulations were to blame, the Associated Press ... [Published Think Progress - 11 hours ago]

Entities: Bangladesh, Construction, Sohel Rana, Illegal

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated 11 hours ago - 1 reports

Tesco PLC

Hours are long and hard for Dhaka factory workers

During Dhaka’s morning rush hour we saw thousands of workers streaming past on the way to their factories. The buildings line the roads all around the city, a place that is growing fast, already with a population of more than 10 million. At factory gates ... [Published itv.com - May 22 2013]

Entities: Tesco PLC, Dhaka (Bangladesh), Workers

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Computer donated to Gazipur Police Lines School

GS Engineering & Construction Corp of South Korea set up a computer lab and donated necessary computer to Gazipur Police Lines School on 20th May 2013 for the technical training and development of the poor students.GS E & C is engaged in Bangladesh for ... [Published The New Nation - May 21 2013]

Entities: Gazipur (Bangladesh), Bangladesh, Police, Abdul Baten, GS Engineering & Construction Corp

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

APARTMENT Sunny...

North Korea fired more short-range missiles away from South Korea and into the East Sea on Monday, its third successive day of missile tests. Full StoryREUTERS/Andrew BirajGAZIPUR, Bangladesh — A Bangladesh factory where Wal-Mart Stores Inc and Inditex ... [Published Battleboro Reformer - May 21 2013]

Entities: missile, North Korea, Bangladesh, Global Warming/Climate Change

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Islamic University of Technology

Malaysia contributes US $211,857 to IUT

(BSS) - The Malaysian government contributed US dollar 211,857 to the Islamic University of Technology (IUT), a subsidiary organ of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), located in Gazipur.The assistance was provided as the mandatory contribution ... [Published Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha - May 21 2013]

Entities: Malaysia, Vice Chancellor, Islamic University of Technology, Imtiaz Hossain

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

VF Corporation

Bangladesh banned factory still makes Wrangler shirts

GAZIPUR, Bangladesh, May 20, (RTRS): A Bangladesh factory where Wal-Mart Stores Inc and Inditex SA inspectors spotted cracks in the wall this month is still making Wrangler shirts for the world’s largest apparel maker, US-based VF Corp. VF confirmed on ... [Published Arab Times - May 21 2013]

Entities: VF Corporation, Bangladesh, Wal-Mart Stores Inc, Gazipur (Bangladesh)

First reported May 19 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 6 reports

Wal-Mart Stores Inc

Bangladesh factory banned by Wal-Mart still makes Wrangler shirts

More PhotosClick thumbnails to enlarge A rescue worker attempts to find survivors within the rubble of the collapsed Rana Plaza building in Savar, 30 km (19 miles) outside Dhaka, in this April 30, 2013 file photo. Rescue workers look for trapped garment ... [Published New Haven Register - May 20 2013]

Entities: Bangladesh, Wal-Mart Stores Inc, Dhaka (Bangladesh), Gazipur (Bangladesh)

First reported May 19 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

37 global apparel brands, retailers sign deal

A total of 37 apparel brands and retailers -- 35 European, one US and one Chinese -- have signed a deal aiming to make the Bangladesh apparel industry safe and sustainable under a new accord.The brands and retailers are H&M, Inditex, C&A, PVH, Tchibo, ... [Published Financial Express Bangladesh - May 19 2013]

Entities: Bangladesh, Fire Safety, Narayanganj (Bangladesh), Charles Vögele Holding AG

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

Inside a Bangladesh garment factory

The rat-a-tat of a hundred green sewing machines. The hypnotic hum of spools spinning brightly colored threads. The hiss of a thousand clothing irons.Set aside for a moment what you think you know about the garment factories in Bangladesh: grimy, sweaty, ... [Published WDSU New Orleans - May 20 2013]

Entities: Bangladesh, United Students Against Sweatshops, Gazipur (Bangladesh), Haberdasher

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Human Rights chief calls for overhaul of garment industry deadly Bangladesh building collapse

A female employee at a garment factory in Gazipur, Bangladesh. UN Photo/Kibae ParkUN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay is calling for swift action to empower trade unions and overhaul the garment industry.This follows the deaths of more than ... [Published United Nations Multimedia - May 17 2013]

Entities: Bangladesh, Human Rights, United Nations

First reported Apr 28 2013 - Updated Apr 30 2013 - 25 reports

Building owner questioned

Savar - A court in Bangladesh has given police 15 days to interrogate the owner of a building that collapsed last week, killing at least 384 people.Mohammed Sohel Rana, who was arrested on Sunday as he tried to flee to India, will be held for questioning ... [Published Daily News South Africa - Apr 30 2013]

Entities: Sohel Rana, Dhaka (Bangladesh), Bangladesh, Abdul Khaleque

First reported Apr 29 2013 - Updated Apr 30 2013 - 4 reports

Garment workers take to streets

Protest, vandalism in Ashulia, Gazipur and N'ganj: 25 suffer bullet injures in clashes with cops. Staff ReporterAngry garment workers continued violent protest at key industrial belts in the outskirt of the capital on Monday demanding capital punishment ... [Published The New Nation - Apr 30 2013]

Entities: Workers, Gazipur (Bangladesh), Sohel Rana, Vandalism

Quotes

"They're kind of running out of road," Posner said of the Western brands. "But I can guarantee you, someone is looking right now."

Bangladesh Garment Industry Traded Workplace Safety For Jobs [Published Huffington Post UK - 12 hours ago]

...is operating really fair? The business vows they want it to be ethical, but can it ever be ethical to offer clothes at such a price? Bolton says: "What is ethical is making sure that people work and they are paid well' - he cites the huge progress made in Bangladesh, bringing millions out of poverty since the garment factory. But can that be the case when wages are so low? Of course living costs are much lower in this place than in the UK. Rent for a small room in a very poor area of Dhaka might be just forty dollars a month. Bolton says the average worker in the factory we visited is double the minimum wage - it is still a tiny amount, but perhaps it is better than no work atat all."

Hours are long and hard for Dhaka factory workers [Published itv.com - May 22 2013]

"BGMEA took such initiatives many times but it is yet to ensure their full implementation as there was no such deadline" BGMEA president Atiqul Islam said at the inaugural of a training programme organised by the association at its headquarters in the city

BGMEA warns factories of stopping providing service [Published Financial Express Bangladesh - May 20 2013]

"The atmosphere should always be healthy, friendly and livable. We don't need buyers to tell us that" said Safina Rahman, director of Lakhsma and one of just a handful of female owners in what is predominantly a male-run industry

Inside a Bangladesh garment factory [Published WDSU New Orleans - May 20 2013]

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Shoddy Materials And Illegal Construction Cause... [Published Think Progress - 11 hours ago]
Bangladesh Garment Industry Traded Workplace Sa... [Published Huffington Post UK - 12 hours ago]
Hours are long and hard for Dhaka factory workers [Published itv.com - May 22 2013]
Computer donated to Gazipur Police Lines School [Published The New Nation - May 21 2013]
PGCB yet to install telemetry system to monitor... [Published New Age Bangladesh - May 21 2013]
APARTMENT Sunny... [Published Battleboro Reformer - May 21 2013]
Malaysia contributes US $211,857 to IUT [Published Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha - May 21 2013]
Bangladesh banned factory still makes Wrangler ... [Published Arab Times - May 21 2013]
BGMEA warns factories of stopping providing ser... [Published Financial Express Bangladesh - May 20 2013]
Inside a Bangladesh garment factory [Published WDSU New Orleans - May 20 2013]
Bangladesh factory banned by Wal-Mart still mak... [Published New Haven Register - May 20 2013]
Bangladesh factory banned by Wal-Mart still mak... [Published Daily Freeman - May 20 2013]
Exclusive: Bangladesh factory banned by Wal-Mar... [Published Great China Brokerage Ltd - May 19 2013]
Exclusive: Bangladesh factory banned by Wal-Mar... [Published Morning Call - May 19 2013]
Exclusive: Bangladesh factory banned by Wal-Mar... [Published Reuters: Top News - May 19 2013]
EXCLUSIVE-Bangladesh factory banned by Wal-Mart... [Published CNBC - May 19 2013]
37 global apparel brands, retailers sign deal [Published Financial Express Bangladesh - May 19 2013]
Honda motorcycle assembling begins in Sept: off... [Published New Age Bangladesh - May 19 2013]
Human Rights chief calls for overhaul of garmen... [Published United Nations Multimedia - May 17 2013]
Standards Clash in Bangladesh Reforms [Published Gnom.es - May 17 2013]
FBCCI places 422 demands for next budget [Published New Age Bangladesh - May 16 2013]
Walton electronics bids to enter US, Japan markets [Published The New Nation - May 16 2013]
Quality seeds increase 25 percent crop producti... [Published Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha - May 15 2013]
Hefazat-e-Jamaat , Nothing Else ! On the Recent... [Published Counter Currents - May 15 2013]
ILO welcomes new workplace safety agreement in ... [Published United Nations Multimedia - May 14 2013]
Final Results [Published TrustNet - May 14 2013]
Foundation stone of BRT in July: Quader [Published Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha - May 13 2013]
Govt keeps door open for dialogue: Quader [Published Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha - May 12 2013]
Execution of some verdict in this tenure: Qamrul [Published Bangladesh Daily Star - May 12 2013]
RMG worker killed in road mishap [Published New Age Bangladesh - May 12 2013]

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Shoddy Materials And Illegal Construction Cause... [Published Think Progress - 11 hours ago] Photo via the AP The Bangladesh government released results of its investigation into the factory collapse that killed 1,127 and concluded that “extremely” poor quality materials and violations of regulations were to blame, the Associated Press ...
Savar Tragedy: Where Humanity Shines Amidst Rub... [Published Global Voices Online - May 02 2013] On 24th of April, a nine storied building collapsed in Savar, in the outskirts of Bangladesh capital Dhaka, where thousands of workers were either killed or trapped (see Global Voices report ). A long and difficult rescue operation has been going on ...
Collapsed Building Owner May Face 7 Years Jail [Published The China Blog - Apr 29 2013] (SAVAR, Bangladesh) — A Bangladesh court on Monday allowed police 15 days to interrogate the owner of a building that collapsed last week and killed 382 people, as rescuers used heavy machinery to cut through the destroyed structure after giving up hopes ...
Collapsed Building Owner May Face 7 Years Jail [Published The Middle East Blog - TIME.com - Apr 29 2013] (SAVAR, Bangladesh) — A Bangladesh court on Monday allowed police 15 days to interrogate the owner of a building that collapsed last week and killed 382 people, as rescuers used heavy machinery to cut through the destroyed structure after giving up hopes ...
Bangladesh Factory Workers Walk Off Job in Mass... [Published Crooks and Liars - Apr 26 2013] I hope this is the start of a movement that results in these workers forming unions, because they won't get much from the owners until they have no other choice: Hundreds of thousands of garment workers walked out of their factories in Bangladesh ...