Rana Plaza disaster in 2013

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.

Rana Plaza victims remembered in candle light vigil

To mark the nine years anniversary of Rana Plaza tragedy, the industrial disaster that killed more than 1,100 people back in 2013, a remembrance programme was held today (April 23, 2022) with candle light vigil for the victims.

Bangladesh clothing factories face squeeze if safety push blocked

A group set up to improve safety in Bangladesh’s garment industry after the Rana Plaza disaster in 2013 warns global fashion firms that they will have to stop sourcing from some factories if the watchdog is forced to close next week.

April 25, 2023
April 25, 2023

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.

April 23, 2022
April 23, 2022

Rana Plaza victims remembered in candle light vigil

To mark the nine years anniversary of Rana Plaza tragedy, the industrial disaster that killed more than 1,100 people back in 2013, a remembrance programme was held today (April 23, 2022) with candle light vigil for the victims.

November 21, 2018
November 21, 2018

Bangladesh clothing factories face squeeze if safety push blocked

A group set up to improve safety in Bangladesh’s garment industry after the Rana Plaza disaster in 2013 warns global fashion firms that they will have to stop sourcing from some factories if the watchdog is forced to close next week.