Rana Plaza collapse
Rana Plaza collapse: Complete murder case trial in 6 months, SC orders
The Supreme Court today directed the lower court concerned to finish in six months the trial proceedings of a murder case, which was filed after the Rana Plaza collapse that caused the deaths of at least 1,135 people in April, 2013
Are factory owners above the law?
How can a factory owner not be involved in the irregularities of design and installation of fire safety systems?
10 years after Rana Plaza disaster: Memories of horror
On the morning of April 24, 2013, Babul began his day working as a machine operator on the seventh floor of a garment factory at Rana Plaza in Savar. From his workstation, he could see his wife at her workstation.
10 yrs of Rana Plaza collapse: How are the workers doing?
Today, April 24, marks the 10th anniversary of the Rana Plaza collapse. Although they survived the accident on that fateful day, many injured workers are still unable to return to normal life. How are the victims of the Rana Plaza collapse doing after a decade?
HC grants Rana Plaza owner bail in murder case
The High Court today granted bail to Sohel Rana, the owner of Rana Plaza, which collapsed claiming at least 1,136 lives in April 2013.
6 YEARS AFTER RANA PLAZA / WHY ARE FACTORIES DEEMED UNSAFE STILL OPERATIONAL?
When the Accord and Alliance signed on different brands from all over the world after the Rana Plaza collapse in 2013, they pledged that the factories that these brands will do business with will ensure safe working conditions for the workers.
Editorial / Lessons from Rana Plaza
Five years after Rana Plaza collapse, the deadliest garment factory accident in history that took over a thousand lives, the collective efforts of the Bangladesh government, entrepreneurs, apparel retailers and brands, workers' rights groups, NGOs and inspection bodies such as the Accord and Alliance, have led to considerable progress in fire, electrical and structural safety in Bangladesh's garment factories. But more needs to be done.
HC rejects Sohel Rana’s bail plea
The High Court rejects bail for Sohel Rana, owner of Rana Plaza which collapsed and resulted in the biggest industrial disaster of the world, in a graft case.
Rana Plaza: April 24 tagged workers’ mourning day
Bangladesh Garment Workers’ Front labels April 24, the day of the Rana Plaza disaster, as “National Garment Workers’ Mourning Day”.
SC clears way for releasing, screening Rana Plaza movie
Supreme Court clears way for the releasing and screening of the Rana Plaza movie based on the rescue of garment worker Reshma 17 days after the Rana Plaza collapse.
Status quo on Rana Plaza movie till Sep 14
A Supreme Court chamber judge imposes a status quo till September 14 on release and screening of the Rana Plaza movie.
Rana Plaza movie meant to highlight worker rights: Director (video)
The Rana Plaza movie that portrays the worst workplace disaster in world history aims to speak for garment workers’ rights, its director says.
Supreme Court lifts ban on Rana Plaza movie
Supreme Court clears way for release and screening of movie Rana Plaza, which is based on the miraculous rescue of garment worker Reshma 17 days into the 2013 collapse of the building in Savar.
Sohel Rana’s mother lands in jail after surrender
A Dhaka court sends to jail the mother of Rana Plaza owner Sohel Rana in a graft case filed over the building collapse that killed over a thousand people in 2013.
6-month ban on Rana Plaza movie
The High Court imposes a six-month restriction on a movie depicting garment worker Reshma, who was rescued miraculously on the 17th day of the Rana Plaza disaster in 2013.
Rana Plaza two-year anniversary
TWO years ago, the Rana Plaza building collapsed, crushing workers and drawing the world's attention to the readymade garment (RMG) sector in Bangladesh.
LEST WE FORGET
Rana Plaza collapsed on the morning of a hot summer day, on April 24, 2013. Officially, 1100 workers died but the true total is much higher, probably closer to 1400 or 1500. The difference is on account of the 'missing' workers, of the bodies never found or those that lacked documentation as workers.
Rana Plaza victims not compensated adequately, HRW reports
Although many retailers paid into the Rana Plaza compensation fund, survivors of one the biggest workplace disaster have reportedly not received adequate compensation two years into the incident according to a HRW report.
Bangladeshi youth wins leading Int'l photography award
Bangladeshi youth Rahul Talukder has won Sony World Photography Award’s Conceptual Photographer of 2015.
