The death toll was expected to climb from the blaze, which also included a nearby chemicals warehouse.
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Factory Fire in Bangladesh Kills at Least 51
The blaze, at a seven-story building where fruit drinks, packing materials and plastic packaging were made, burned for nearly 24 hours.
Luxury’s Hidden Indian Supply Chain
For many years Dior, Saint Laurent and other fashion brands have been quietly using Indian embroiderers for their goods, depending on their expertise while offering little in the way of employment protection.
After Factory Disaster, Bangladesh Made Big Safety Strides. Are the Bad Days Coming Back?
The Rana Plaza collapse, which killed over 1,100 garment workers, led to much better labor conditions. Now that legacy could be in jeopardy, as a power struggle unfolds over factory safety.
H&M’s Different Kind of Clickbait
The Swedish retailer now lets customers know where nearly every garment it sells is made. Is that enough?