Bangladesh garment industry rebounds, but workers say little change

In a vast Bangladeshi factory hall thrumming with sewing machines, garment workers churn out seemingly endless pairs of mountain hiking trousers for customers in Europe and North America.

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This photograph taken on December 29, 2024, shows garment workers sewing clothes at a Snowtex Group textile factory in Dhamrai, a sub-district in Dhaka. Bangladesh's key clothing manufacturing industry supplying global brands was crippled by a revolution that toppled the government last year, in which garment sector protesters played an important role. But while owners say business has bounced back, frustrated workers say that hard-fought for concessions have changed little -- and life remains as hard as ever. (Photo by Munir UZ ZAMAN / AFP) /

2025-01-09 10:01:34

In a vast Bangladeshi factory hall thrumming with sewing machines, garment workers churn out seemingly endless pairs of mountain hiking trousers for customers in Europe and North America.

Bangladesh's key clothing manufacturing industry supplying global brands was crippled by a revolution that toppled the government last year, in which garment sector protesters played an important role.

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