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Bangladesh to end search for building collapse victims
Bangladesh's military is ending its search for bodies in the wreckage of an eight-story garment factory building that collapsed last month because no more victims are expected to be found, officials said Monday. Also Monday, the government agreed to...Tags: Consumer Goods Industries, Labor Legislation, Plant Openings, Unions, Clothing and Textiles Industry
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Bangladesh arrests top Islamist leader on war crimes charges
ReutersDHAKA (Reuters) - Bangladeshi security forces arrested on Sunday the leader of the country's biggest Islamist party on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity, a senior police official said. AKM Yusuf, the leader of Jamaat-e-Islami, was...Tags: Religious Conflicts, International Law, Pakistan, War Crimes, Bangladesh
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Bangladesh workers find survivor in factory rubble -- 17 days after building's collapse
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — A woman buried in the wreckage of a collapsed garment factory building for 17 days was rescued Friday, a miraculous moment set against a scene of unimaginable horror where the death toll is more than 1,000 and still rising....
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Woman found alive in collapsed Bangladesh factory
From the Associated PressDHAKA, Bangladesh -- A seamstress buried in the wreckage of a collapsed garment factory building for 17 days was rescued Friday, a miraculous moment set against a scene of unimaginable horror, where the death toll shot past 1,000. Reshma survived, in...Tags: Technology, Engineering, Clothing and Textiles Industry, Consumer Goods Industries, Hospitals and Clinics
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INSIGHT-Anger at Bangladesh factory disaster turns spotlight on MP
Reuters* Anger at lawmaker in wake of factory collapse * Locals accuse him of enabling rise of building's arrested owner * Photos seen as evidence of political pact between the pair * Controversy raises awkward questions for Western retailers By Matthew...Tags: Hennes & Mauritz AB, Rentals, Fashion Trends, Plant Openings, Police Arrests
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Bangladesh building death toll exceeds 500; engineer arrested
The death toll in the devastating collapse of a Bangladesh building surpassed 500 on Friday as salvage crews continued to pull scores of bodies from the rubble. Nine days after the disaster, more people faced punishment or arrest in connection with...
Tags: Consumer Goods Industries, Labor Legislation, JC Penney Company Inc., Plant Openings, Police Arrests
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Outrage over Bangladesh collapse spills into May Day rallies
Reeling from the deadly collapse of a building packed with thousands of factory workers, Bangladeshi laborers rallied Wednesday, marking May Day with renewed calls for workplace safety. The death toll steadily swelled in the aftermath of the disaster...Tags: Activism, Vatican City, Labor Legislation, International Workers' Day, Plant Openings
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Local mayor suspended as Bangladesh disaster toll climbs to 430
Reuters* Mayor suspended for approving permit for building * Death toll reaches 430 * Worldwide outcry against working conditions By Ruma Paul DHAKA, May 2 (Reuters) - The mayor of the Bangladesh municipality where a factory building collapsed killing more...Tags: Labor Legislation, International Organizations, Plant Openings, Government Ministers, Clothing and Textiles Industry
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WRAPUP 5-EU considers trade action after Bangladesh factory collapse
Reuters* EU considers action on Bangladesh, including trade preferences * Rescuers give up hope of finding any more alive; death toll 411 * Protest march calls for death penalty By Ruma Paul DHAKA, May 1 (Reuters) - The European Union is considering trade...Tags: Punishment, Barack Obama, Gap Inc., Marks & Spencer Ltd., Collective Contract
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Financial help pledged after Bangladesh building collapse
Bangladeshi government officials and Western apparel companies have pledged to provide financial assistance to the families of more than 1,300 people killed or injured in the collapse of the Rana Plaza building last week. At least 388 people were killed...
Tags: Consumer Goods Industries, Labor Legislation, News Agency, Plant Openings, Relief and Aid Organizations
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WRAPUP 2-Anger builds as Bangladesh gives up hope of more survivors
Reuters* Rescue officials say do not expect more survivors * Primark, Loblaw say will compensate victims' families * Official death toll stands at 390, many more missing * Angry scenes as building owner brought to Dhaka court * International Labour...Tags: United Nations, Gap Inc., Marks & Spencer Ltd., Collective Contract, Exports
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Owner of collapsed building in Bangladesh is arrested
This post has been updated. See the note below for details.NEW DELHI, India –- The owner of a collapsed building in Bangladesh was arrested Sunday near the Indian border as the death toll rose to at least 370 in the nation’s worst garment industry disaster. With more than 800 people still missing...Tags: India, Clothing and Textiles Industry, Pakistan, Consumer Goods Industries, National Government
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