Rana Plaza tragedy
Column by Mahfuz Anam / ‘We will do whatever is required for the welfare of the people’
So who determines what is ‘required’ to ensure that welfare?
9th anniversary of Rana Plaza tragedy: Workers demand trial under Speedy Trial Tribunal
The 9th anniversary of Rana Plaza collapse, the deadliest garment factory accident in the history that took over a thousand lives, is being observed today.
Rana Plaza Tragedy: Years pass by, but trauma still remains
Nine years have passed since the collapse of Rana Plaza, and yet majority of the survivors are still reeling from the traumas, both physical and mental, of that fateful day.
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.
Rana Plaza survivor on hunger strike
A survivor of the Rana Plaza disaster is continuing a hunger strike for the second consecutive day with an 11-point demand which includes rehabilitation and compensation for those affected.
Graft: HC rejects bail plea of Rana Plaza owner
The High Court rejects a petition seeking bail for Sohel Rana, owner of Rana Plaza which collapsed and caused death of at least 1,135 people in April, 2013, in a corruption case filed on charge of committing irregularities in constructing the building.
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.
Graft case: Sohel Rana jailed for 3yrs
A Dhaka Court sentences Sohel Rana, owner of the Rana Plaza, to three years simple imprisonment in a corruption case.
Workers' rights issues remain a challenge
After the Rana Plaza tragedy, in July 2013, the government signed a plan of action on fire safety and structural integrity in the garment sector with the employers' and workers' organisations.
Sohel Rana, 17 others indicted for building code violation
A Dhaka court frames charges against Sohel Rana and 17 others in a case filed for violating building code in constructing the nine-storey Rana Plaza, which collapsed in 2013 killing 1,136 people. The court will start trial of the case on August 23.
Light of hope for Rana Plaza victims
Another anniversary of the deadliest garment industry disaster in history just passed by last week.
Charges accepted against 41
A Dhaka court yesterday took cognisance of the charges against 41 people, including Rana Plaza owner Sohel Rana, in
Victim's fate still in debris
Rafiq Khan was working in the 'Ether Tex' garments factory located on the 6th floor of Rana Plaza when it collapsed.
Rana Plaza tragedy
The Rana Plaza disaster survivors and the relatives of the unfortunate victims have received some compensation and we are glad to note the various measures taken for workers' safety and welfare.
Time yet to heal Rana Plaza victims' families
The 24th has become part of Shahida Begum's life. It is the date she goes to the Rana Plaza site every month, be it in the
Rana Plaza victims demand justice, compensation
Marking the third anniversary of the world’s worst industrial catastrophe in the garment sector, survivors of the Rana Plaza collapse and relatives of the deceased demand exemplary punishment to the owner of the building, Shohel Rana.
Trial of two cases yet to start
The trial for the killing of more than a thousand people in Rana Plaza collapse three years ago is yet to begin.
US committed to protect factory workers: Bernicat
The United States is committed to continue efforts to protect Bangladesh’s factory workers, US Ambassador Marcia Stephens Bloom Bernicat says.
Quest for dawn ends in darkness
They had come to Dhaka for jobs so they could get out of poverty and help their families. But the 2013 Rana Plaza collapse not only demolished their hopes but also pushed them into endless misery.